Median rent is 14% lower in Newport ($1,612/mo vs $1,877/mo). Buying is cheaper in Allen, where the median home runs $429,900 versus $669,500. Households earn more in Allen ($129,130 vs $83,562 a year). Taken together, Newport is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 97.9 against 98.1 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Allen, TX.
City A
Allen, TX
City B
Newport, RI
How much would you need to earn in Newport, RI to maintain your standard of living from Allen, TX?
Equivalent salary in Newport, RI
$74,876
You could earn $124 less (0% lower) and break even.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Allen
Texas
Newport
Rhode Island
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in Newport at $1,612/mo compared to $1,877/mo in Allen (14% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Newport: the median home is $669,500 versus $429,900 in Allen — 36% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Texas has no state income tax, while Rhode Island tops out at 5.99% — giving Allen a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 6.25% in Texas and 7.00% in Rhode Island; Allen has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Allen
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Newport
Income tax: 5.99%
Sales tax: 7.00%
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Pick Allen if you prioritize higher median household income ($129,130/yr).
Pick Newport if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,612/mo median).
Pick Allen if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Allen cheaper than Newport?
Newport is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 97.9 versus 98.1 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Newport.
How much is rent in Allen vs Newport?
Median rent is $1,877/mo in Allen, TX and $1,612/mo in Newport, RI. Newport, RI has the lower rent by about 14%.
Which has higher salaries — Allen or Newport?
Median household income is $129,130 in Allen, TX and $83,562 in Newport, RI. Allen, TX has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Allen or Newport?
Texas has no state income tax. Rhode Island has a top rate of 5.99%.
What salary do I need in Newport to match my Allen income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Allen, TX is equivalent to roughly $99,835 in Newport, RI (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology