Portland, Oregon vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 18.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $61,235 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Providence
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Portland, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.6% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher