Wakefield, Massachusetts vs. South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Kingstown, Rhode Island is 15.8% cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $210,508 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Kingstown, Rhode Island is cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in South Kingstown
than in Wakefield, Massachusetts
Wakefield, MA vs. South Kingstown, RI
Compared to Wakefield, South Kingstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% lower
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower