Berkeley, California vs. Kingston, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingston, Rhode Island is 49.7% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $51,824 in Kingston, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kingston, Rhode Island is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Kingston
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Kingston, RI
Compared to Berkeley, Kingston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower