Clayton, North Carolina vs. Cranston, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cranston, Rhode Island is 16.2% more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,081 in Cranston, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cranston, Rhode Island is more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Cranston
than in Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton, NC vs. Cranston, RI
Compared to Clayton, Cranston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher