Providence, Rhode Island vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 8.8% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $45,606 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in St. Paul
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. St._Paul, MN
Compared to Providence, St._Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower