Anchorage, Alaska vs. South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Kingstown, Rhode Island is 7.1% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,534 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Kingstown, Rhode Island is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in South Kingstown
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. South Kingstown, RI
Compared to Anchorage, South Kingstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower