Cost of Living Calculator - Menlo Park, California vs Providence, Rhode Island


The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 69.6% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $15,227 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Providence
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo_Park, CA vs Providence, RI
Compared to Menlo_Park, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.6% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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