Raritan, New Jersey vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 9.6% cheaper than Raritan, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $159,981 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Raritan, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Raritan, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Providence
than in Raritan, New Jersey
Raritan, NJ vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Raritan, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher