Washington, District of Columbia vs. Jamestown, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jamestown, Rhode Island is 5.0% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $52,490 in Jamestown, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jamestown, Rhode Island is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Jamestown
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Jamestown, RI
Compared to Washington, Jamestown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher