Smithfield, Rhode Island vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 4.6% cheaper than Smithfield, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $38,174 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Smithfield, Rhode Island
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
23% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Smithfield, Rhode Island
Smithfield, RI vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Smithfield, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower