Portage, Michigan vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 21.5% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $60,730 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Providence
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Portage, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.3% higher