What is a pro or con of living in Arlington, Massachusettscompared to South Kingstown, Rhode Island?

Median Home Cost is 68% more expensive in Arlington.

What salary do I need to live in Arlington, Massachusetts copmared to South Kingstown, Rhode Island?

A salary of $50,000 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island should increase to $68,921 in Arlington, 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.

SOUTH KINGSTOWN vs. ARLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

South Kingstown, Rhode Island vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Massachusetts is 37.8% more expensive than South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $68,921 in Arlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Arlington
than in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

South Kingstown, RI vs. Arlington, MA

Compared to South Kingstown, Arlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

94.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

2.8% higher

Health

3.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.0% higher

Cost of Food

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South Kingstown, Rhode Island vs. Arlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Kingstown, RI vs. Arlington, MA

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