Providence, Rhode Island vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 28.5% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $46,480 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Providence, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% lower