Stamford, Connecticut vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 23.3% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $34,141 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Providence
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Stamford, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher