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PROVIDENCE vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Providence, Rhode Island vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
0.6%
cheaper
than Providence, Rhode Island.
You would need a salary of
$218,575
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Chicago
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Providence, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
0.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
8.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
19.7% lower
Commute
24.3% higher
Health
0.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
14.6% lower
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