Providence, Rhode Island vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 2.8% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $48,612 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
15% cheaper in Worcester
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Providence, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  15.6% lower
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