State guide
Cost of living in Rhode Island
1 Rhode Island city in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 3.2% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 7.0%.
Cities covered
1
Median rent
$1,729/mo
Median est. cost
$4,282/mo
State income tax
≈3.2%
Standouts in Rhode Island
Cheapest
Providence, RI
$4,282/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Providence, RI
Fit 63
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Providence, RI
Safety 66
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Providence, RI
Jobs 49
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Providence, RI
197 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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