Richmond, Rhode Island vs. Somerset, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, Massachusetts is 5.6% cheaper than Richmond, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $47,200 in Somerset, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, Massachusetts is cheaper than Richmond, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Somerset
than in Richmond, Rhode Island
Richmond, RI vs. Somerset, MA
Compared to Richmond, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% lower
      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)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower