Providence, Rhode Island vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 20.1% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $199,815 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Columbus
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Providence, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% lower