Providence, Rhode Island vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 21.5% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $58,904 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Providence, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower