Madison, New Jersey vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 33.0% cheaper than Madison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $71,709 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Madison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Providence
than in Madison, New Jersey
Madison, NJ vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Madison, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher