What is a pro or con of living in Providence, Rhode Islandcompared to Cincinnati, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 66% more expensive in Providence.

What salary do I need to live in Providence, Rhode Island copmared to Cincinnati, Ohio?

A salary of $110,000 in Cincinnati, Ohio should increase to $136,993 in Providence, Rhode Island (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CINCINNATI vs. PROVIDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 24.5% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $136,993 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Providence
than in Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, OH vs. Providence, RI

Compared to Cincinnati, Providence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

45.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

17.9% higher

Commute

19.0% higher

Health

2.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

30.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cincinnati, OH vs. Providence, RI

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