salaryProvidence is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Providence to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,511
$1,964
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,603
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$73,466
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
101.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$4,418
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$126
👥 People living there
439,418
191,767
Commute to work
29.8 min
25 min
College degree
48.7%
34.6%
Own their home
42.3%
41.4%
Below poverty line
13.4%
20.7%
Unemployment
6.4%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Providence for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Providence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $99,880 | -46% in Providence |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $66,150 | -42% in Providence |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $76,850 | -42% in Providence |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $89,310 | -39% in Providence |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $135,520 | -38% in Providence |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $133,000 | -37% in Providence |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $83,960 | -32% in Providence |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $61,910 | -31% in Providence |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Providence cheaper to live in?
Providence is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,964 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Providence to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $52,817 a year gives the same standard of living in Providence.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Providence?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $73,466 in Providence, 49% more in Oakland.