East Providence, Rhode Island vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 12.5% cheaper than East Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $35,889 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in East Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than East Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Houston
than in East Providence, Rhode Island
East Providence, RI vs. Houston, TX
Compared to East Providence, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower