Austin, Texas vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 16.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,478 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Providence
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Austin, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% higher