What is a pro or con of living in Cambridge, Massachusettscompared to Providence, Rhode Island?

Median Home Cost is 160% more expensive in Cambridge.

What salary do I need to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts copmared to Providence, Rhode Island?

A salary of $250,000 in Providence, Rhode Island should increase to $401,711 in Cambridge, Massachusetts (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.

PROVIDENCE vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Providence, Rhode Island vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 60.7% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $401,711 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, RI vs. Cambridge, MA

Compared to Providence, Cambridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

283.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.0% higher

Commute

14.1% lower

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Providence, Rhode Island vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Providence, RI vs. Cambridge, MA

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