Columbia, Maryland vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 8.6% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $274,134 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Providence
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Columbia, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher