Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Providence, Rhode Island


The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 39.2% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $51,679 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Providence
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Providence, RI
Compared to Costa Mesa, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% higher
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher

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