Palm Bay, Florida vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 19.6% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $76,531 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Providence
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Palm Bay, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% higher