What is a pro or con of living in Providence, Rhode Islandcompared to Dartmouth, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 28% cheaper in Providence.

What salary do I need to live in Providence, Rhode Island copmared to Dartmouth, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts could decrease to $46,000 in Providence, Rhode Island (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DARTMOUTH vs. PROVIDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Dartmouth, Massachusetts vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 8.0% cheaper than Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,000 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Dartmouth, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Providence
than in Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Dartmouth, MA vs. Providence, RI

Compared to Dartmouth, Providence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

43.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% lower

Commute

22.8% higher

Health

1.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

22.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Dartmouth, Massachusetts vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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Dartmouth, MA vs. Providence, RI

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