Dover, Delaware vs. South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Kingstown, Rhode Island is 33.1% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $266,238 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Kingstown, Rhode Island is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in South Kingstown
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. South Kingstown, RI
Compared to Dover, South Kingstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower