Zip 02912 (Providence, RI) Cost of Living


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Providence cost of living score
108.8
More expensive
8.8% higher
than the US average
3.3% lower
than the Rhode Island average
Providence (zip 02912), Rhode Island gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.8% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% higher than the average for Rhode Island.

Zip 02912 (Providence, RI)

Housing costs in Providence?
A typical home costs $423,500, which is 25.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.6% more expensive than the average Rhode Island home, at $401,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Providence costs $1,440 per month, which is 0.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,460.

Can I afford Providence?
To live comfortably in Providence (zip 02912), Rhode Island, a minimum annual income of $81,000 for a family, and $47,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Providence?
The cost of living in 02912 Providence, RI is quite expensive due to its location and proximity to Boston. In comparison to the US average, the cost of housing in this zip code is 27% higher, groceries are 11% higher, transportation is 14% higher, health care is 8% higher, and utilities are 3% higher. The overall cost of living index for 02912 Providence is 119.8 which indicates that it is 19.8% more expensive than the US average. Renters should expect to pay a median rent of $1,377 per month while homeowners pay a median mortgage payment of $2,054 each month.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesProvidenceRhode IslandUnited States
  108.8112.5100.0
  105.6106.5100
  87.385.5100.0
  105.5128.8100.0
  $423,500$401,200$338,100
  115.5%115.9%100.0%
  111.4106.1100.0
  105.8113.2100.0

   100=National Average

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