Waterbury, Connecticut vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 10.2% more expensive than Waterbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $55,097 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Waterbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Providence
than in Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, CT vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Waterbury, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% higher
      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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher