The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (RI) is higher than the average cost of living in the state of Rhode Island and higher than the nationwide city average. The average annual pay in Providence is $54,084.00, which is $2,631.00 higher than the salary average in Rhode Island and higher than the U.S. average yearly wages by $463.00.
The CPI calculation is based on a statistical model that takes into account some of the major personal consumption categories such as healthcare, transportation, housing, education and food, in addition to the average Providence annual salary, sales tax rates and the regional consumer price index.
