What is a pro or con of living in Providence, Rhode Islandcompared to Somerville, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 54% cheaper in Providence.

What salary do I need to live in Providence, Rhode Island copmared to Somerville, Massachusetts?

A salary of $108,000 in Somerville, Massachusetts could decrease to $71,362 in Providence, Rhode Island (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOMERVILLE vs. PROVIDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 33.9% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,362 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Providence
than in Somerville, Massachusetts

Somerville, MA vs. Providence, RI

Compared to Somerville, Providence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

4.4% higher

Health

2.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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Somerville, MA vs. Providence, RI

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