Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 20.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $60,391 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Providence
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Grand Rapids, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% higher
      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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.4% higher