Norristown, Pennsylvania vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 9.0% more expensive than Norristown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,486 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Norristown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Providence
than in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Norristown, PA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Norristown, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher