Cost of Living in Washington County, RI

Modeled annual cost: $54,649.

Median family income: $128,241.

Affordability Snapshot

RI County Median

$54,254

State Rank

2thMost expensive counties in RI out of 5See Rhode Island county rankings

Median Income

$128,241

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Washington County, RI.

$15,209 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$54,649

Per year

  • Housing:$15,209
  • Transport:$13,447
  • Taxes:$10,380
  • Other Costs:$6,241
  • Food:$4,892
  • 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

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