Grinnell, Iowa vs. Kingston, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingston, Rhode Island is 51.4% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,694 in Kingston, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kingston, Rhode Island is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Kingston
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. Kingston, RI
Compared to Grinnell, Kingston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher