Puyallup, Washington vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 13.9% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,033 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Providence
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Puyallup, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.0% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher