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Rhode Island City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island, the smallest U.S. state, offers a coastal New England lifestyle with a strong sense of community. Its economy is diverse, with major industries including healthcare and social assistance, manufacturing, education, professional and technical services, finance and insurance, and tourism and hospitality. Living in Rhode Island is generally more expensive than the national average, particularly due to higher housing and utility costs, though groceries and healthcare are more in line with national averages. The state experiences a New England climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers, and its small size means beaches and urban amenities are usually a short drive away.

25
Cities
$62K
Avg Salary
113
Avg Cost Index
Pawtucket
Top City

About Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a state in USA with 25 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 113, with average salaries around $61,542. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Rhode Island

Pawtucket #1 Best City 58

Pawtucket

Rhode Island, USA

SafetyC
CostB-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,788
Median Income$68,310
Cost of Living95/100
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Newport #2 Best City 54

Newport

Rhode Island, USA

SafetyA-
CostD
Growth68
Avg. Rent$2,500
Median Income$86,313
Cost of Living130/100
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West Warwick #12 Best City

West Warwick

Rhode Island, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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North Kingstown #14 Best City

North Kingstown

Rhode Island, USA

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South Kingstown #17 Best City

South Kingstown

Rhode Island, USA

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North Providence #18 Best City

North Providence

Rhode Island, USA

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Central Falls #20 Best City

Central Falls

Rhode Island, USA

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East Providence #23 Best City

East Providence

Rhode Island, USA

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$150
State Filing Fee
5.99%
State Income Tax
7%
Sales Tax
Required
Franchise Tax

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