Cost of Living Calculator - Swansea, Massachusetts vs Providence, Rhode Island


The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 0.6% cheaper than Swansea, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,678 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Swansea, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Swansea, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Providence
than in Swansea, Massachusetts
Swansea, MA vs Providence, RI
Compared to Swansea, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher

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