Boston, Massachusetts vs. Barrington, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barrington, Rhode Island is 15.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $97,158 in Barrington, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barrington, Rhode Island is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Barrington
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Barrington, RI
Compared to Boston, Barrington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower