Question 1

Is Providence or Yonkers cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Providence, RI is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $186/month less than in Yonkers, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $1,729/mo in Providence versus $1,730/mo in Yonkers.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Providence vs Yonkers?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $79,000/year before tax in Providence, RI and $86,500/year in Yonkers, NY — a difference of about $7,500. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Providence or Yonkers cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Providence, the same answer as for a single person. Two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child run about $9,658/month in Providence and $10,651/month in Yonkers, including county-median childcare.

Question 4

Should I move to Providence or Yonkers?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Providence costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Providence63	Yonkers71
Est. monthly cost (single)	$4,282	$4,468
Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare)	$9,658	$10,651
Salary for comfort	$79,000/yr	$86,500/yr
Typical rent	$1,729	$1,730
Median home value	$322,800	$478,000
Median household income	$66,772	$81,816
Unemployment	3.9%	4.1%
Housing score	39	41
Jobs score	49	72
Safety score	66	79
Climate score	90	100
Amenities score	44	53
Population	190.2K	209.5K
Summer high / winter low	83° / 21°	85° / 27°

Providence, RI vs Yonkers, NY