Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Kingstown, Rhode Island is 18.3% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $88,714 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Kingstown, Rhode Island is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in South Kingstown
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. South Kingstown, RI
Compared to Philadelphia, South Kingstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower