Chicago, Illinois vs. Newport, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport, Rhode Island is 31.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $145,130 in Newport, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport, Rhode Island is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Newport
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Newport, RI
Compared to Chicago, Newport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher