Providence, Rhode Island vs. Bluffton, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bluffton, South Carolina is 6.2% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $46,901 in Bluffton, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bluffton, South Carolina is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Bluffton
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Bluffton, SC
Compared to Providence, Bluffton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower