College Station, Texas vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 22.1% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $111,154 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Providence
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Providence, RI
Compared to College Station, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  41.7% higher