Shawnee, Kansas vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 4.7% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $78,561 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% more expensive in Providence
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Shawnee, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher