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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.

20
Cities
$68K
Avg Salary
107
Avg Cost Index
Smithfield
Top City
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About Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a state in USA with 20 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 107, with average salaries around $67,940. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Rhode Island

Smithfield #1 Best City 65

Smithfield

Rhode Island, USA

SafetyA
CostC+
Growth68
Avg. Rent$1,850
Median Income$105,400
Cost of Living108/100
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Johnston #2 Best City 62

Johnston

Rhode Island, USA

SafetyB+
CostC+
Growth72
Avg. Rent$2,072
Median Income$91,866
Cost of Living105/100
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Cranston #3 Best City 62

Cranston

Rhode Island, USA

SafetyA-
CostC+
Growth71
Avg. Rent$1,750
Median Income$84,500
Cost of Living108/100
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East Providence #4 Best City 60

East Providence

Rhode Island, USA

SafetyB+
CostC+
Growth72
Avg. Rent$1,650
Median Income$74,500
Cost of Living104/100
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North Providence #5 Best City 59

North Providence

Rhode Island, USA

SafetyB+
CostC+
Growth69
Avg. Rent$1,650
Median Income$76,500
Cost of Living102/100
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Pawtucket #6 Best City 57

Pawtucket

Rhode Island, USA

SafetyC
CostB-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,788
Median Income$68,310
Cost of Living95/100
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Newport #7 Best City 49

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 #13 Best City

North Kingstown

Rhode Island, USA

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South Kingstown #16 Best City

South Kingstown

Rhode Island, USA

Safety—
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Central Falls #18 Best City

Central Falls

Rhode Island, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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172 senior care facilities in Rhode Island — assisted living, nursing & memory care.

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172 assisted living, nursing & memory care facilities in Rhode Island.

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Cumberland Senior Center Senior Care

Cumberland Senior Center

Cumberland, RI

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Anchor Bay at Pocasset Senior Care

Anchor Bay at Pocasset

Johnston, RI

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Aldersbridge Communities Senior Care

Aldersbridge Communities

East Providence, RI

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Agape Homes of Rhode Island Senior Care

Agape Homes of Rhode Island

Johnston, RI

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Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Senior Care

Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Providence, RI

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Arbor Hill Assisted Living Senior Care

Arbor Hill Assisted Living

East Providence, RI

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Bannister Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Senior Care

Bannister Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Providence, RI

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Caring Path home health services llc Senior Care

Caring Path home health services llc

Cranston, RI

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Apple Rehab Clipper Assisted Living

Apple Rehab Clipper

Westerly, RI

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Royal Of Westerly Nursing Center Assisted Living

Royal Of Westerly Nursing Center

Westerly, RI

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The Elms Retirement Residence Senior Care

The Elms Retirement Residence

Westerly, RI

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Westerly Health Center Assisted Living

Westerly Health Center

Westerly, RI

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