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


The cost of living in Vista, California is 36.4% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $68,178 in Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista, California is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Vista
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs Vista, CA
Compared to Providence, Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower

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