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Cost of Living Calculator - Cambridge, Massachusetts vs Providence, Rhode Island

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 37.8% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $19,917 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Providence
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs Providence, RI
Compared to Cambridge, Providence is:
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  37.8% lower
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  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
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  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
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  Personal
  1.6% higher
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