Berkeley, California vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 54.6% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $133,821 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Providence
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Berkeley, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher