San Francisco, California vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 55.7% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $265,804 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Providence
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to San Francisco, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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