Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Providence, Rhode Island


The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 77.1% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $11,459 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Providence
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Providence, RI
Compared to Los Altos, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.1% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher

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