New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 5.8% cheaper than New Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $52,732 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% cheaper in Providence
than in New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ vs. Providence, RI
Compared to New Brunswick, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher