Paycheck Atlas

Chicago, IL vs Providence, RI

Overall prices in Providence, RI run 2% lower than in Chicago, IL. To keep the same lifestyle you would need $98k in Providence, RI for every $100k you earn in Chicago, IL.

Salary in Chicago, ILEquivalent in Providence, RITake-home in ILTake-home in RI
$50,000$49,121$3,323/mo$3,286/mo
$75,000$73,681$4,823/mo$4,779/mo
$100,000$98,241$6,186/mo$6,127/mo
$150,000$147,362$8,864/mo$8,780/mo
$1,430Median rent, Chicago, IL
$1,307Median rent, Providence, RI

Equivalent salary scales by BEA Regional Price Parities (all items). Take-home columns apply each state's tax to the matching salary, so the equivalent salary is not the same as the same take-home.

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