Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 20.6% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $165,287 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Providence
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Knoxville, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  40.1% higher