Cost of Living Calculator - Providence, Rhode Island vs Somerville, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 51.3% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $151,341 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Somerville
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs Somerville, MA
Compared to Providence, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% higher
      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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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