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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Median Annual Cost:

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Most Expensive County:

Newport County, RI $69,539

Most Affordable County:

Providence County, RI$49,510

State National Rank

#10Most expensive state across the U.S.Out of 50 states plus D.C.

Bristol County, RI

Cost Rank: 3 / 5
Metro

Modeled annual cost:

$54,254

Median Household Income:

$137,813

Cost / Income ratio :

39.4%

Housing 29%
Food 10%
Transport 22%
Healthcare 8%
Other Costs 12%
Taxes 19%

Biggest category: Housing$15,572

Cheaper Alternatives: Providence County, RI

Kent County, RI

Cost Rank: 4 / 5
Metro

Modeled annual cost:

$51,029

Median Household Income:

$114,721

Cost / Income ratio :

44.5%

Housing 29%
Food 8%
Transport 24%
Healthcare 9%
Other Costs 12%
Taxes 19%

Biggest category: Housing$14,602

Cheaper Alternatives:

Newport County, RI

Cost Rank: 1 / 5
Metro

Modeled annual cost:

$69,539

Median Household Income:

$133,248

Cost / Income ratio :

52.2%

Housing 34%
Food 7%
Transport 17%
Healthcare 6%
Other Costs 13%
Taxes 22%

Biggest category: Housing$23,786

Cheaper Alternatives: Providence County, RIKent County, RI

Providence County, RI

Cost Rank: 5 / 5
Metro

Modeled annual cost:

$49,510

Median Household Income:

$98,747

Cost / Income ratio :

50.1%

Housing 29%
Food 9%
Transport 22%
Healthcare 9%
Other Costs 12%
Taxes 19%

Biggest category: Housing$14,348

Cheaper Alternatives:

Washington County, RI

Cost Rank: 2 / 5
Metro

Modeled annual cost:

$54,649

Median Household Income:

$128,241

Cost / Income ratio :

42.6%

Housing 28%
Food 9%
Transport 25%
Healthcare 8%
Other Costs 11%
Taxes 19%

Biggest category: Housing$15,209

Cheaper Alternatives: Providence County, RI

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