Southwick, Massachusetts vs. Westerly, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westerly, Rhode Island is 16.0% more expensive than Southwick, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,996 in Westerly, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Southwick, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westerly, Rhode Island is more expensive than Southwick, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Westerly
than in Southwick, Massachusetts
Southwick, MA vs. Westerly, RI
Compared to Southwick, Westerly is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher