West Islip, New York vs. Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is 3.5% cheaper than West Islip, New York.

You would need a salary of $48,259 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in West Islip, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Rhode Island is cheaper than West Islip, New York
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
27% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in West Islip, New York
West Islip, NY vs. Portsmouth, RI
Compared to West Islip, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher