Providence, Rhode Island vs. Delaware City, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Delaware City, Delaware is 10.0% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $72,007 in Delaware City, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Delaware City, Delaware is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Delaware City
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Delaware City, DE
Compared to Providence, Delaware City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower