What is a pro or con of living in Providence, Rhode Islandcompared to Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in Providence.

What salary do I need to live in Providence, Rhode Island copmared to Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $80,000 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts should increase to $97,718 in Providence, Rhode Island (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PITTSFIELD vs. PROVIDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 22.1% more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $97,718 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Providence
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Pittsfield, MA vs. Providence, RI

Compared to Pittsfield, Providence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% higher

Commute

52.0% higher

Health

13.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pittsfield, MA vs. Providence, RI

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