Sterling, Connecticut vs. Foster, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster, Rhode Island is 14.3% more expensive than Sterling, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $22,852 in Foster, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster, Rhode Island is more expensive than Sterling, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Foster
than in Sterling, Connecticut
Sterling, CT vs. Foster, RI
Compared to Sterling, Foster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher