Anchorage, Alaska vs. Newport, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport, Rhode Island is 22.2% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $61,078 in Newport, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport, Rhode Island is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Newport
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Newport, RI
Compared to Anchorage, Newport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower