What is a pro or con of living in Providence, Rhode Islandcompared to Arcadia, California?

Median Home Cost is 72% cheaper in Providence.

What salary do I need to live in Providence, Rhode Island copmared to Arcadia, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Arcadia, California could decrease to $39,224 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.

ARCADIA vs. PROVIDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Arcadia, California vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 47.7% cheaper than Arcadia, California.

You would need a salary of $39,224 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcadia, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Providence
than in Arcadia, California

Arcadia, CA vs. Providence, RI

Compared to Arcadia, Providence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.3% higher

Commute

30.1% lower

Health

0.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Arcadia, California vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arcadia, CA vs. Providence, RI

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