Salem, Connecticut vs. North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Kingstown, Rhode Island is 9.0% more expensive than Salem, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $54,517 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Kingstown, Rhode Island is more expensive than Salem, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in North Kingstown
than in Salem, Connecticut
Salem, CT vs. North Kingstown, RI
Compared to Salem, North Kingstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher