Cranston, RI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Cranston, Rhode Island?
$6,030 / month
for a family, 11.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $72,360 for the year for a family.
$4,367 / month
for a single person, 8.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $52,400 for the year for a single person.

Cranston cost of living score
108.8
More expensive
8.8% higher
than the US average
3.3% lower
than the Rhode Island average
Cranston, 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.

Cranston, RI

Housing costs in Cranston?
A typical home costs $377,700, which is 11.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.9% less expensive than the average Rhode Island home, at $401,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cranston costs $1,580 per month, which is 10.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.5% more than the state average of $1,430.

Can I afford Cranston?
To live comfortably in Cranston, Rhode Island, a minimum annual income of $72,360 for a family, and $52,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cranston?
Cranston provides an interesting opportunity for costlier living situated somewhere within Rhode Island’s Providence County featuring medians hovering around the high-$300s and rental rates shortly arrive close by upwards of 1.2 thousand dollars respectively - both significantly pricier compared to other parts of The Ocean State like Pawtucket or Woonsocket that are located much deeper down southwestward. Grocery stores equally hover just below US averages thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax totals out constant at 7%.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCranstonRhode IslandUnited States
    Unlock112.5100.0
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    Unlock$401,200$338,100
  114.9  Unlock100.0
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  109.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Reviews for Cranston
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Cranston is a fine place to live with a great range of home prices and rents. Good schools, culture, recreation, and located close enough and far away enough from  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Rhode Island my whole life and i have something to say its one of the safest and relaxing place to live. we have one of the best education system in New  More

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Over 18 years ago

Public Transportation is scary here. The state is built for people that only own cars. There are so many places that don't have a bus line to get to. Limiting people  More

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