Wakefield, Massachusetts vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 26.7% cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,644 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Providence
than in Wakefield, Massachusetts
Wakefield, MA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Wakefield, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% lower
      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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher