Providence, Rhode Island vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 17.8% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $57,567 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Providence, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% lower