Washington, District of Columbia vs. Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is 29.1% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $49,641 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pawtucket, Rhode Island is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Pawtucket
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Pawtucket, RI
Compared to Washington, Pawtucket is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher