Cost of Living Calculator - Harvard, Massachusetts vs Charlestown, Rhode Island


The cost of living in Charlestown, Rhode Island is 15.6% cheaper than Harvard, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $67,490 in Charlestown, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Harvard, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlestown, Rhode Island is cheaper than Harvard, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Charlestown
than in Harvard, Massachusetts
Harvard, MA vs Charlestown, RI
Compared to Harvard, Charlestown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% lower
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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