What is a pro or con of living in Providence, Rhode Islandcompared to Lafayette, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 76% more expensive in Providence.

What salary do I need to live in Providence, Rhode Island copmared to Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $68,073 in Providence, Rhode Island (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAFAYETTE vs. PROVIDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lafayette, Indiana vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 36.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $68,073 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Providence
than in Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette, IN vs. Providence, RI

Compared to Lafayette, Providence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

53.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.0% higher

Commute

55.2% higher

Health

5.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

34.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Lafayette, Indiana vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lafayette, IN vs. Providence, RI

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