Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 27.6% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $51,051 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Providence
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Milwaukee, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.3% higher