Providence, Rhode Island vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 15.5% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $23,648 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Providence, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% lower