Jamestown, RI Cost of Living


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Jamestown cost of living score
130.3
More expensive
30.3% higher
than the US average
15.8% higher
than the Rhode Island average
Jamestown, Rhode Island gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 130.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.3% higher than the U.S. average and 15.8% lower than the average for Rhode Island.

Jamestown, RI

Housing costs in Jamestown?
A typical home costs $938,100, which is 177.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 133.8% more expensive than the average Rhode Island home, at $401,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jamestown costs $1,950 per month, which is 36.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.7% more than the state average of $1,430.

Can I afford Jamestown?
To live comfortably in Jamestown, Rhode Island, a minimum annual income of $179,640 for a family, and $62,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jamestown?
The cost of living in Jamestown, RI is fairly reasonable. Housing prices are slightly higher than the national average, but still remain affordable for most people. The median home value in Jamestown is $490,000, which is about 6% higher than the national average. Utilities and transportation are also relatively inexpensive, with electricity costing around $0.12/kWh and a monthly bus pass costing only $20. Groceries are comparable to other parts of the country as well. All in all, Jamestown is a great place to live with a reasonable cost of living that won't break the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJamestownRhode IslandUnited States
  130.3112.5100.0
  112.9106.5100
  87.685.5100.0
  271.6128.8100.0
  $938,100$401,200$338,100
  112.4%115.9%100.0%
  110.0106.1100.0
  137.8113.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

Jamestown is struggling to keep its small-town identity. It has been "discovered,"  More

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