Fairbanks, Alaska vs. South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Kingstown, Rhode Island is 21.8% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $121,765 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Kingstown, Rhode Island is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in South Kingstown
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. South Kingstown, RI
Compared to Fairbanks, South Kingstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  32.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower