Cost of Living Calculator - Providence, Rhode Island vs Amherst, New York


The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 16.7% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $41,628 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Amherst
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs Amherst, NY
Compared to Providence, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.2% lower

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