What is a pro or con of living in East Providence, Rhode Islandcompared to New Bedford, Massachusetts?

Miscellaneous is 21% more expensive in East Providence.

What salary do I need to live in East Providence, Rhode Island copmared to New Bedford, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in New Bedford, Massachusetts should increase to $53,220 in East Providence, Rhode Island (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NEW BEDFORD vs. EAST PROVIDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. East Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Providence, Rhode Island is 6.4% more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,220 in East Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, East Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Miscellaneous
21% more expensive in East Providence
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts

New Bedford, MA vs. East Providence, RI

Compared to New Bedford, East Providence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

17.9% higher

Health

1.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.1% higher

Cost of Food

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New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. East Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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