Vancouver, Washington vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 8.4% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,043 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Providence
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Vancouver, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.0% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher