Providence, Rhode Island vs. Ferndale, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ferndale, Michigan is 10.5% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $67,160 in Ferndale, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, Michigan is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Ferndale
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Ferndale, MI
Compared to Providence, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower