Providence, Rhode Island vs. Greenville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina is 17.9% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $86,156 in Greenville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greenville, South Carolina is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Greenville
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Greenville, SC
Compared to Providence, Greenville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower