What is a pro or con of living in South Kingstown, Rhode Islandcompared to Reading, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 160% more expensive in South Kingstown.

What salary do I need to live in South Kingstown, Rhode Island copmared to Reading, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Reading, Pennsylvania should increase to $104,311 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island (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.

READING vs. SOUTH KINGSTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Reading, Pennsylvania vs. South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Kingstown, Rhode Island is 39.1% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $104,311 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Kingstown, Rhode Island is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in South Kingstown
than in Reading, Pennsylvania

Reading, PA vs. South Kingstown, RI

Compared to Reading, South Kingstown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

566.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.6% higher

Commute

2.7% higher

Health

25.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Reading, Pennsylvania vs. South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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Reading, PA vs. South Kingstown, RI

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