Norwalk, Connecticut vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 10.1% cheaper than Norwalk, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $179,717 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Norwalk, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Providence
than in Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk, CT vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Norwalk, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher