Houghton, Michigan vs. Kingston, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingston, Rhode Island is 39.6% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,853 in Kingston, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kingston, Rhode Island is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Kingston
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Kingston, RI
Compared to Houghton, Kingston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher