Bellingham, Washington vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 12.3% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,440 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Providence
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Bellingham, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.7% higher
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher