Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Kingstown, Rhode Island is 2.9% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $51,435 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Kingstown, Rhode Island is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
40% more expensive in North Kingstown
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. North Kingstown, RI
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, North Kingstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher