Cost of Living Calculator - Providence, Rhode Island vs Preston, Connecticut


The cost of living in Preston, Connecticut is 1.9% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $49,075 in Preston, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Preston, Connecticut is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Preston
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs Preston, CT
Compared to Providence, Preston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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