Newtown, Connecticut vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 21.1% cheaper than Newtown, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $126,248 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Newtown, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Newtown, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Providence
than in Newtown, Connecticut
Newtown, CT vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Newtown, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher