Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 24.0% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,617 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Providence
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Scottsdale, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher