Jersey City, New Jersey vs. East Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Providence, Rhode Island is 24.4% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $37,777 in East Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in East Providence
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. East Providence, RI
Compared to Jersey City, East Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher