Gloucester, Massachusetts vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 17.1% cheaper than Gloucester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,449 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Gloucester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Providence
than in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester, MA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Gloucester, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher