Kingston, Rhode Island vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 17.0% more expensive than Kingston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $117,014 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Kingston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Kingston, Rhode Island
Kingston, RI vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Kingston, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher