Kingston, Rhode Island vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.4% cheaper than Kingston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $89,575 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Kingston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Chicago
than in Kingston, Rhode Island
Kingston, RI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Kingston, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower