Providence, Rhode Island vs. Houlton, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houlton, Maine is 33.5% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $33,256 in Houlton, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houlton, Maine is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Houlton
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Houlton, ME
Compared to Providence, Houlton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% lower