Cary, North Carolina vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 5.2% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $237,061 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Providence
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Cary, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.4% higher