Cost of Living in Bristol County, RI

Modeled annual cost: $54,254.

Median family income: $137,813.

Affordability Snapshot

RI County Median

$54,254

State Rank

3thMost expensive counties in RI out of 5See Rhode Island county rankings

Median Income

$137,813

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Bristol County, RI.

$15,572 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$54,254

Per year

  • Housing:$15,572
  • Transport:$11,973
  • Taxes:$10,287
  • Other Costs:$6,518
  • Food:$5,423
  • Healthcare:$4,480
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Rhode Island

1Providence County, RI
$49,510
2Kent County, RI
$51,029

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