Kingston, Massachusetts vs. Newport, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport, Rhode Island is 5.7% more expensive than Kingston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $116,321 in Newport, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport, Rhode Island is more expensive than Kingston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Newport
than in Kingston, Massachusetts
Kingston, MA vs. Newport, RI
Compared to Kingston, Newport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher