Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 18.4% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,360 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Providence
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Lancaster, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% higher