What is a pro or con of living in Providence, Rhode Islandcompared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

Transportation is 43% more expensive in Providence.

What salary do I need to live in Providence, Rhode Island copmared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

A salary of $140,000 in Wilmington, North Carolina should increase to $156,829 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.

WILMINGTON vs. PROVIDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 12.0% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $156,829 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
43% more expensive in Providence
than in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, NC vs. Providence, RI

Compared to Wilmington, Providence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

18.8% higher

Commute

43.0% higher

Health

26.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

26.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilmington, NC vs. Providence, RI

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