salaryProvidence is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,964
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$109
👥 People living there
191,767
754,195
Commute to work
25 min
26 min
College degree
34.6%
68.4%
Own their home
41.4%
43.7%
Below poverty line
20.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
8.2%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Providence | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,750 | $57,280 | +60% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $66,150 | $101,090 | +53% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $76,850 | $115,120 | +50% in Seattle |
| Dental Hygienist | $89,310 | $133,740 | +50% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $73,980 | $101,780 | +38% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $110,360 | $146,030 | +32% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $47,020 | $61,500 | +31% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $99,880 | $128,260 | +28% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Providence is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,964 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Providence?
About $65,518 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Providence or Seattle?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $133,583 in Seattle, 45% more in Seattle.