Chicago, Illinois vs. Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is 16.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,799 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Rhode Island is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Portsmouth, RI
Compared to Chicago, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher