What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to North Smithfield, Rhode Island?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to North Smithfield, Rhode Island?

A salary of $50,000 in North Smithfield, Rhode Island should increase to $65,110 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTH SMITHFIELD vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

North Smithfield, Rhode Island vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 30.2% more expensive than North Smithfield, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $65,110 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in North Smithfield, Rhode Island.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than North Smithfield, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Boston
than in North Smithfield, Rhode Island

North Smithfield, RI vs. Boston, MA

Compared to North Smithfield, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

98.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% higher

Commute

20.7% higher

Health

2.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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North Smithfield, Rhode Island vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Smithfield, RI vs. Boston, MA

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