Essex, Connecticut vs. Narragansett, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Narragansett, Rhode Island is 12.8% more expensive than Essex, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $84,626 in Narragansett, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Narragansett, Rhode Island is more expensive than Essex, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Narragansett
than in Essex, Connecticut
Essex, CT vs. Narragansett, RI
Compared to Essex, Narragansett is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower