Fitchburg, Massachusetts vs. Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is 5.4% more expensive than Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,715 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pawtucket, Rhode Island is more expensive than Fitchburg, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% more expensive in Pawtucket
than in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg, MA vs. Pawtucket, RI
Compared to Fitchburg, Pawtucket is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher