Cost of Living in Newport County, RI

Modeled annual cost: $69,539.

Median family income: $133,248.

Affordability Snapshot

RI County Median

$54,254

State Rank

1thMost expensive counties in RI out of 5See Rhode Island county rankings

Median Income

$133,248

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Newport County, RI.

$23,786 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$69,539

Per year

  • Housing:$23,786
  • Taxes:$15,245
  • Transport:$12,035
  • Other Costs:$8,950
  • Food:$5,042
  • 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
3Bristol County, RI
$54,254
4Washington County, RI
$54,649

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