Covington, Louisiana vs. Smithfield, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smithfield, Rhode Island is 15.6% more expensive than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $57,817 in Smithfield, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smithfield, Rhode Island is more expensive than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Smithfield
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Smithfield, RI
Compared to Covington, Smithfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher