Providence, Rhode Island vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 16.0% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $100,796 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Providence, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% lower