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Moving to Rhode Island

Smallest state, Newport mansions, Providence revival.

NortheastCapital: ProvidencePop. 1.1M

Rhode Island has an overall price level 102.3 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
102.3
Housing index
105.6
Groceries index (modeled)
100.6
Utilities index (modeled)
100.3
Electricity rate
29.9 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
100.5
Median home value
$455,700
Median monthly rent
$1,038/mo

Sources: BLS LAUS 2026-04 · Census ACS 2024 (live) state-level

Rhode Island unemployment is 4.5% with median household income $84k.

Unemployment rate
4.5%
Median household income
$83,504
Per-capita income
$47,260
Labor-force participation
65.6%
Right-to-work state
No
Nurse Licensure Compact
Member

Sources: FEMA NRI 2025 · Census ACS 2024 (live) state-level

Rhode Island: median home value $455,700.

Home value
$455,700
Rent
$1,038/mo
Homeownership rate
63.0%
FEMA NRI composite
57/100
Hurricane exposure
Low
Wildfire exposure
Low
Tornado risk
Low
Earthquake risk
Low

Rhode Island 4th-grade math proficiency: 38.4% at/above NAEP proficient.

4th-grade math proficiency
38.4%
Per-pupil spending
$18,225
Student–teacher ratio (est.)
15
Public 4-yr grad rate
61.0%
Notable universities
Public flagship + regional schools

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