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

Median Home Cost is 48% cheaper in Providence.

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

A salary of $108,000 in Westford, Massachusetts could decrease to $81,244 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.

WESTFORD vs. PROVIDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Westford, Massachusetts vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 24.8% cheaper than Westford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $81,244 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Westford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Providence
than in Westford, Massachusetts

Westford, MA vs. Providence, RI

Compared to Westford, Providence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

61.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.0% higher

Commute

10.7% higher

Health

0.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Westford, Massachusetts vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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Westford, MA vs. Providence, RI

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