Durham, North Carolina vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 10.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $105,328 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
31% more expensive in Providence
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Durham, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.1% higher