Providence, Rhode Island vs. Palmer Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer Town, Massachusetts is 14.2% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $42,923 in Palmer Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer Town, Massachusetts is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Palmer Town
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Palmer Town, MA
Compared to Providence, Palmer Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower