New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 6.4% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $53,199 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Providence
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to New Orleans, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.3% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.5% higher