Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 40.0% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $105,019 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Providence
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Fairmont, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  52.8% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.1% higher