Cost of Living Calculator - Plainsboro, New Jersey vs Providence, Rhode Island


The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 21.8% cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $82,073 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Plainsboro, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Providence
than in Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro, NJ vs Providence, RI
Compared to Plainsboro, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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