Cost of Living Calculator - Providence, Rhode Island vs Taft, California


The cost of living in Taft, California is 19.6% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $24,117 in Taft, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taft, California is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Taft
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs Taft, CA
Compared to Providence, Taft is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower

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