Cost of Living Calculator - Federal Way, Washington vs Providence, Rhode Island


The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 19.4% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,040 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Providence
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs Providence, RI
Compared to Federal Way, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.8% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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