What is a pro or con of living in Providence, Rhode Islandcompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 45% cheaper in Providence.

What salary do I need to live in Providence, Rhode Island copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $80,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $57,424 in Providence, Rhode Island (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. PROVIDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 28.2% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $57,424 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Providence
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Providence, RI

Compared to Washington, Providence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

62.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.0% higher

Commute

17.7% lower

Health

8.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Providence, RI

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