Most Affordable Cities in Rhode Island

Cost of living rankings for 15 cities in Rhode Island. On average, Rhode Island is affordable with a statewide average Cost Index of 86.

Data Updated: March 2026

Cheapest City

Woonsocket

Index: 67

Most Expensive

Newport

Index: 135

State Average

National: 100

Cities Ranked

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All 15 Cities in Rhode Island — By Affordability

#	City	Index	Home Value	Rent	Income
1	Woonsocket	67	$268,000	$1,116	$58,614
2	Pawtucket	70	$286,200	$1,152	$67,436
3	Central Falls	71	$300,500	$1,118	$45,921
4	Cumberland Hill	76	$362,700	$974	$131,006
5	East Providence	78	$322,100	$1,262	$79,660
6	Warwick	79	$322,000	$1,299	$87,536
7	Valley Falls	79	$347,900	$1,160	$93,653
8	Providence	81	$322,800	$1,333	$66,772
9	Cranston	84	$348,800	$1,332	$87,716
10	Greenville	84	$390,900	$1,110	$94,567
11	Tiverton	86	$357,700	$1,341	$91,493
12	Westerly	88	$400,200	$1,243	$82,333
13	Wakefield-Peace Dale	96	$464,400	$1,196	$111,200
14	Newport East	114	$479,200	$1,784	$86,310
15	Newport	135	$669,500	$1,612	$83,562