Cost of Living in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Pawtucket, Rhode Island has a cost of living index rating slightly higher than that if the nation at 107 due largely to its relatively high housing costs making up 46%, transportation at 13%, groceries (11%), utilities (7%) and healthcare making up 9%. Although utility costs remain relatively high due largely to expensive power sources such as coal or nuclear energy most other categories are either on par or even below average providing citizens with an overall moderate cost of living compared with almost anywhere else in America whilst having access similar amenities found citywide from whatever municipality they call home.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Pawtucket is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Pawtucket, Rhode Island is more expensive.

Pawtucket cost of living is 106.8