Most Affordable Cities in Rhode Island

Cost of living rankings for 15 cities in Rhode Island. On average, Rhode Island is expensive with a statewide average Cost Index of 121.

Data Updated: March 2026

Cheapest City

Cumberland Hill

Index: 100

Most Expensive

Newport

Index: 194

State Average

121

National: 100

Cities Ranked

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All 15 Cities in Rhode Island — By Affordability

#	City	Index	Home Value	Rent	Income
1	Cumberland Hill	100	$362,700	$974	$131,006
2	Valley Falls	101	$347,900	$1,160	$93,653
3	Greenville	105	$390,900	$1,110	$94,567
4	Woonsocket	110	$373,514	$1,116	$58,614
5	Central Falls	110	$374,153	$1,118	$45,921
6	Pawtucket	112	$387,713	$1,152	$67,436
7	Wakefield-Peace Dale	114	$464,400	$1,196	$111,200
8	Warwick	116	$404,953	$1,299	$87,536
9	East Providence	119	$432,953	$1,262	$79,660
10	Cranston	120	$439,251	$1,332	$87,716
11	Newport East	123	$479,200	$1,784	$86,310
12	Providence	127	$420,051	$2,187	$66,772
13	Tiverton	132	$536,549	$1,341	$91,493
14	Westerly	138	$601,250	$1,243	$82,333
15	Newport	194	$903,896	$3,164	$83,562