Johnston, Rhode Island vs. Fall River, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fall River, Massachusetts is 5.4% cheaper than Johnston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $47,322 in Fall River, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fall River, Massachusetts is cheaper than Johnston, Rhode Island
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
17% cheaper in Fall River
than in Johnston, Rhode Island
Johnston, RI vs. Fall River, MA
Compared to Johnston, Fall River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% lower
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower