Providence, Rhode Island vs. Passaic, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Passaic, New Jersey is 14.2% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $57,077 in Passaic, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Passaic, New Jersey is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Passaic
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Passaic, NJ
Compared to Providence, Passaic is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower