Cost of Living Calculator - Providence, Rhode Island vs St. Louis, Missouri


The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 23.5% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $57,377 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs St._Louis, MO
Compared to Providence, St._Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% lower

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