Arlington, Virginia vs. Smithfield, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smithfield, Rhode Island is 29.5% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $166,339 in Smithfield, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smithfield, Rhode Island is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Smithfield
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Smithfield, RI
Compared to Arlington, Smithfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% lower
      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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher