Cost of Living Calculator - Providence, Rhode Island vs El Centro, California


The cost of living in El Centro, California is 8.7% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $68,496 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California 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 El Centro
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs El Centro, CA
Compared to Providence, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  36.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% lower

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