Columbus, Georgia vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 41.5% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $70,746 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Providence
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Columbus, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% higher
      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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.3% higher