Houston, Texas vs. South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Kingstown, Rhode Island is 30.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,026 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Kingstown, Rhode Island is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in South Kingstown
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. South Kingstown, RI
Compared to Houston, South Kingstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher