Most Affordable Cities in Rhode Island

Cost of living rankings for 15 cities in Rhode Island with uncapped home, rent, and income estimates. On average, Rhode Island is expensive with a statewide average Cost Index of 121.

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Cheapest City
Cumberland Hill
Index: 100
Most Expensive
Newport
Index: 194
State Average
121
National: 100
Cities Ranked
15
with precise housing and income data

All 15 Cities in Rhode Island — By Affordability

#CityIndexHome ValueRentIncome
1Cumberland Hill100$362,700$974$131,006
2Valley Falls101$347,900$1,160$93,653
3Greenville105$390,900$1,110$94,567
4Woonsocket110$373,514$1,116$58,614
5Central Falls110$374,153$1,118$45,921
6Pawtucket112$387,713$1,152$67,436
7Wakefield-Peace Dale114$464,400$1,196$111,200
8Warwick116$404,953$1,299$87,536
9East Providence119$432,953$1,262$79,660
10Cranston120$439,251$1,332$87,716
11Newport East123$479,200$1,784$86,310
12Providence127$420,051$2,187$66,772
13Tiverton132$536,549$1,341$91,493
14Westerly138$601,250$1,243$82,333
15Newport194$903,896$3,164$83,562

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