Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 25.1% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $37,431 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
36% cheaper in Providence
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Jersey City, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher