La Plata, Maryland vs. Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is 9.3% more expensive than La Plata, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,716 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in La Plata, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Rhode Island is more expensive than La Plata, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in La Plata, Maryland
La Plata, MD vs. Portsmouth, RI
Compared to La Plata, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher