salaryProvidence is 4% 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
$2,618
$1,964
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$1,603
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$73,466
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
101.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$4,418
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$126
👥 People living there
180,547
191,767
Commute to work
31.5 min
25 min
College degree
22.5%
34.6%
Own their home
58%
41.4%
Below poverty line
12.4%
20.7%
Unemployment
6.3%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Providence for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Ontario | Providence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $99,880 | -25% in Providence |
| Plumber | $63,920 | $79,820 | +25% in Providence |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $76,850 | -25% in Providence |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | $128,580 | +22% in Providence |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $135,520 | -20% in Providence |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $83,960 | +20% in Providence |
| Pharmacist | $161,870 | $130,840 | -19% in Providence |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $66,150 | -16% in Providence |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Providence cheaper to live in?
Providence is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,964 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Providence to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $57,368 a year gives the same standard of living in Providence.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Providence?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $73,466 in Providence, 31% more in Ontario.