Providence, Rhode Island vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 2.4% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $48,797 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in New Haven
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. New Haven, CT
Compared to Providence, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower