Cost of Living Calculator - Scotch Plains, New Jersey vs Providence, Rhode Island


The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 25.0% cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $56,224 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Providence
than in Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Scotch Plains, NJ vs Providence, RI
Compared to Scotch Plains, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher

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