Providence, RI

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Avg Salary

$70,773

across all roles

Cost Index

110

Above Average

Avg Rent

$1,720/mo

1-bed apartment

Affordability

5/10

Low Affordability

How affordable is Providence?

5/10

Low Affordability

Purchasing power score: 1.46× (take-home ÷ living costs)

With a cost of living index of 110 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,355/mo, Providence is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.

Cost of Living Benchmarks

Cost Index

110

US avg = 100

Est. Monthly Rent

$1,720

1-bed, city avg

Avg Disposable

$1,355

after taxes + living costs

Median Salary

$62,132

across all tracked roles

Purchasing Power

1.46×

take-home ÷ costs

Jobs Tracked

791

job titles with data

Highest-Paying Jobs in Providence

By gross annual salary

1.Obstetricians And Gynecologists
$222,580
2.Neurologists
$221,445
3.Radiologists
$219,900
4.Nurse Anesthetists
$215,982
5.Anesthesiologists
$213,588
6.Ophthalmologists
$213,576
7.Orthodontists
$211,410
8.Orthopedic Surgeons
$208,313
9.Pediatricians
$200,407
10.Family Medicine Physicians
$197,956

Best Jobs for Disposable Income

After taxes and living costs

1.Obstetricians And Gynecologists
$10,590/mo
2.Neurologists
$10,521/mo
3.Radiologists
$10,427/mo
4.Nurse Anesthetists
$10,189/mo
5.Anesthesiologists
$10,043/mo
6.Ophthalmologists
$10,043/mo
7.Orthodontists
$9,911/mo
8.Orthopedic Surgeons
$9,722/mo
9.Pediatricians
$9,241/mo
10.Family Medicine Physicians
$9,092/mo

Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Providence

These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.

Dental Assistants

$7/mo left

$48,609/yr gross

Outdoor Power Equipment And Other Small Engine Mechanics

$8/mo left

$48,625/yr gross

Rehabilitation Counselors

$17/mo left

$48,778/yr gross

Billing And Posting Clerks

$25/mo left

$48,904/yr gross

Fiberglass Laminators And Fabricators

$33/mo left

$49,036/yr gross

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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.