Providence, Rhode Island vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 12.9% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $95,930 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Providence, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% higher
      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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower