Newport, Rhode Island vs. Wakefield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wakefield, Massachusetts is 4.1% more expensive than Newport, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $156,140 in Wakefield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wakefield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Newport, Rhode Island
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% more expensive in Wakefield
than in Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, RI vs. Wakefield, MA
Compared to Newport, Wakefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher