Scituate, RI Cost of Living


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Scituate cost of living score
108.8
More expensive
8.8% higher
than the US average
3.3% lower
than the Rhode Island average
Scituate, Rhode Island gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.8% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% higher than the average for Rhode Island.

Scituate, RI

Housing costs in Scituate?
A typical home costs $457,300, which is 35.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.0% more expensive than the average Rhode Island home, at $401,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Scituate costs $1,670 per month, which is 16.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.4% more than the state average of $1,430.

Can I afford Scituate?
To live comfortably in Scituate, Rhode Island, a minimum annual income of $87,480 for a family, and $55,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Scituate?
The cost of living in Scituate, RI is slightly higher than the national average. The median home value is around $400,000 and the median household income is approximately $81,000. The cost of food and other goods are a bit higher than other parts of the country, but overall it is still relatively affordable. Property taxes can be high, but there are some tax breaks for seniors and veterans that can help to offset the cost. There are also several public transportation options around town, making it easier to get around without having to own a car.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesScituateRhode IslandUnited States
  108.8112.5100.0
  107.1106.5100
  87.385.5100.0
  142.3128.8100.0
  $457,300$401,200$338,100
  114.3%115.9%100.0%
  113.8106.1100.0
  109.5113.2100.0

   100=National Average

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