State Overview

Cost of Living in Rhode Island

Browse cost of living data for 16 cities across Rhode Island — housing, rent, income, and affordability.Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Cities Tracked

16

Avg Home Value

$383,525

National: $426,735

Avg Rent

$1,190

National: $1,527

Avg Income

$84,370

National: $84,532

★ Most Affordable

#1Woonsocket, RI

#2Pawtucket, RI

#3Central Falls, RI

#4Cumberland Hill, RI

#5East Providence, RI

★ Most Expensive

#2Newport East, RI

#4Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI

All Cities in Rhode Island

City	Pop.	Home Value	Rent	Income	Index
Providence	190,214	$322,800	$1,333	$66,772	81
Warwick	82,871	$322,000	$1,299	$87,536	79
Cranston	82,632	$348,800	$1,332	$87,716	84
Pawtucket	75,280	$286,200	$1,152	$67,436	70
East Providence	46,970	$322,100	$1,262	$79,660	78
Woonsocket	43,074	$268,000	$1,116	$58,614	67
Newport	25,029	$669,500	$1,612	$83,562	135
Central Falls	22,481	$300,500	$1,118	$45,921	71
Westerly	18,528	$400,200	$1,243	$82,333	88
Valley Falls	12,370	$347,900	$1,160	$93,653	79
Newport East	11,262	$479,200	$1,784	$86,310	114
Wakefield-Peace Dale	9,812	$464,400	$1,196	$111,200	96
Cumberland Hill	8,638	$362,700	$974	$131,006	76
Greenville	8,586	$390,900	$1,110	$94,567	84
Tiverton	8,151	$357,700	$1,341	$91,493	86
Kingston	6,953	$493,500	$0	$82,143	109

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📊 Data Sources

Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Tax Rates: Tax Foundation, 2024

Last data update: March 2026 · See methodology