Rhode Island Cost of Living by County
Compare annual cost of living, median household income, affordability, and major expense drivers across Rhode Island counties. These estimates are based on a single adult household with no children. Cost rank for each county in Rhode Island are rated from highest modeled total costs to lowest.
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Counties tracked:
5Across Rhode IslandMedian Household Income:
$128,241In Rhode IslandMedian Annual Cost:
$54,254Across Rhode IslandMost Expensive County:
Newport County, RI $69,539Lowest modeled cost county:
Providence County, RI$49,510State National Rank
#10Most expensive state across the U.S.Out of 50 states plus D.C.Bristol County, RI
Cost Rank: 3 / 5Modeled annual cost:
$54,254
Median Household Income:
$137,813
Cost / Income ratio :
39.4%
Biggest category: Housing$15,572
Cheaper Alternatives: Providence County, RI
Kent County, RI
Cost Rank: 4 / 5Modeled annual cost:
$51,029
Median Household Income:
$114,721
Cost / Income ratio :
44.5%
Biggest category: Housing$14,602
Cheaper Alternatives:
Newport County, RI
Cost Rank: 1 / 5Modeled annual cost:
$69,539
Median Household Income:
$133,248
Cost / Income ratio :
52.2%
Biggest category: Housing$23,786
Cheaper Alternatives: Providence County, RIKent County, RI
Providence County, RI
Cost Rank: 5 / 5Modeled annual cost:
$49,510
Median Household Income:
$98,747
Cost / Income ratio :
50.1%
Biggest category: Housing$14,348
Cheaper Alternatives:
Washington County, RI
Cost Rank: 2 / 5Modeled annual cost:
$54,649
Median Household Income:
$128,241
Cost / Income ratio :
42.6%
Biggest category: Housing$15,209
Cheaper Alternatives: Providence County, RI
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