Chicago, Illinois vs. Smithfield, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smithfield, Rhode Island is 6.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,026 in Smithfield, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smithfield, Rhode Island is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Smithfield
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Smithfield, RI
Compared to Chicago, Smithfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher