West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 19.6% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $77,727 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Providence
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Providence, RI
Compared to West Lafayette, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% higher
      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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.1% higher