Providence, Rhode Island vs. Burlington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, North Carolina is 26.5% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $36,725 in Burlington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, North Carolina is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Burlington
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Burlington, NC
Compared to Providence, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower