Long Beach, California vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 32.1% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $54,356 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Providence
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Long Beach, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher