Providence, Rhode Island vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 16.9% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $19,106 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Columbia
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Providence, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower