Cost of Living in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 6 cities with cost-of-living data on CompareLiving, drawn from US Census, BEA, HUD, and EPA sources. Median rent is lowest in Woonsocket at $1,161/mo and highest in Providence at $1,408/mo.
Rhode Island at a Glance
Cities Tracked
6
with census data
Avg Cost Index
N/A
US avg = 100
Avg Median Rent
$1,301
per month
Avg Household Income
$75,386
annual median
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Rhode Island Cities — Full Table
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| Providence | 191,767 | — | $1,408 | $362,200 | $68,119 |
| Cranston | 83,250 | — | $1,375 | $378,300 | $90,206 |
| Warwick | 83,175 | — | $1,363 | $354,600 | $88,708 |
| Pawtucket | 75,893 | — | $1,208 | $325,500 | $68,310 |
| East Providence | 47,281 | — | $1,288 | $365,500 | $75,912 |
| Woonsocket | 43,521 | — | $1,161 | $311,000 | $61,059 |
Cost Index = BEA Regional Price Parity (US avg = 100) · Income & Rent = US Census ACS
Compare Rhode Island cities head-to-head
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cost of Living in Rhode Island
What is the cost of living in Rhode Island?
Cost of living varies significantly across cities in Rhode Island. Use the table below to compare individual cities.
What are the cheapest cities to live in Rhode Island?
City-level cost index data for Rhode Island is being compiled. Check back soon.
What is the median rent in Rhode Island?
The average median gross rent across cities in Rhode Island is approximately $1,301/month. Rent varies significantly by city and neighborhood — use the city profiles below for specific figures.
What are the income tax rates in Rhode Island?
State income tax information for Rhode Island is not yet available in our database.
What is the sales tax in Rhode Island?
Sales tax information for Rhode Island is not yet available in our database.
Is it expensive to move to Rhode Island?
Check individual city profiles in Rhode Island to estimate your cost of living. Our moving guides offer salary adjustment calculators for popular corridors.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, Tax Foundation · Methodology