Hoboken, New Jersey vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 32.8% cheaper than Hoboken, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $134,453 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Hoboken, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Providence
than in Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken, NJ vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Hoboken, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% lower
      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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher