Providence, Rhode Island vs. Fall River, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fall River, Massachusetts is 5.2% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $47,410 in Fall River, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fall River, Massachusetts is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Fall River
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Fall_River, MA
Compared to Providence, Fall_River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower