Providence, Rhode Island vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 36.4% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $68,224 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Providence, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower