Holyoke, Massachusetts vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 15.5% more expensive than Holyoke, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $86,619 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Holyoke, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Providence
than in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Holyoke, MA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Holyoke, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher