Charleston, South Carolina vs. Newport, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport, Rhode Island is 29.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $219,390 in Newport, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport, Rhode Island is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Newport
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Newport, RI
Compared to Charleston, Newport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher