Providence, Rhode Island vs. San Pablo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Pablo, California is 28.5% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $64,246 in San Pablo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Pablo, California is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in San Pablo
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. San Pablo, CA
Compared to Providence, San Pablo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  38.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower