Charlestown, RI Cost of Living


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Charlestown cost of living score
124.3
More expensive
24.3% higher
than the US average
10.5% higher
than the Rhode Island average
Charlestown, Rhode Island gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.3% higher than the U.S. average and 10.5% lower than the average for Rhode Island.

Charlestown, RI

Housing costs in Charlestown?
A typical home costs $590,000, which is 74.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.1% more expensive than the average Rhode Island home, at $401,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Charlestown 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 Charlestown?
To live comfortably in Charlestown, Rhode Island, a minimum annual income of $113,040 for a family, and $55,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Charlestown?
Charlestown is a relatively affordable place to live in Rhode Island. The cost of living in Charlestown is 10% lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for those who want to enjoy the state’s amenities without spending too much. The median home value is around $300,000, and the median household income is about $70,000. While there are some more expensive housing options available, most of them are within a reasonable price range for people looking to relocate or buy their first home. In addition, Charlestown has several grocery stores, restaurants and other services that can help keep costs down even further.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCharlestownRhode IslandUnited States
  124.3112.5100.0
  107.7106.5100
  86.385.5100.0
  180.4128.8100.0
  $590,000$401,200$338,100
  114.6%115.9%100.0%
  107.5106.1100.0
  127.4113.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Although living in the South County area of Rhode Island has many advantages (the ocean and beach, quite rural areas, great schools, and very little serious crime),  More

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Charlestown, RI is a beautiful oceanside community with some of the best sandy beaches in all of New England (no kidding, as evidenced by all of the out-of-state  More

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