Portsmouth, Rhode Island vs. Newport, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport, Rhode Island is 13.6% more expensive than Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $56,816 in Newport, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport, Rhode Island is more expensive than Portsmouth, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Newport
than in Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Portsmouth, RI vs. Newport, RI
Compared to Portsmouth, Newport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher