Santa Monica, California vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 60.2% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $19,879 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Providence
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Santa Monica, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher