salaryProvidence is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,964
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$157
👥 People living there
191,767
209,978
Commute to work
25 min
35.6 min
College degree
34.6%
35.7%
Own their home
41.4%
46.2%
Below poverty line
20.7%
13.8%
Unemployment
8.2%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Providence is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,964 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Providence?
About $63,625 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Providence or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $90,108 in Yonkers, 18% more in Yonkers.