Fairhope, Alabama vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 4.6% more expensive than Fairhope, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $261,617 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairhope, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Fairhope, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% more expensive in Providence
than in Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope, AL vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Fairhope, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% higher