Westerly, RI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Westerly, Rhode Island?
$7,680 / month
for a family, 42.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $92,160 for the year for a family.
$4,267 / month
for a single person, 10.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $51,200 for the year for a single person.

Westerly cost of living score
124.3
More expensive
24.3% higher
than the US average
10.5% higher
than the Rhode Island average
Westerly, 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.

Westerly, RI

Housing costs in Westerly?
A typical home costs $480,600, which is 42.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.8% more expensive than the average Rhode Island home, at $401,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Westerly costs $1,540 per month, which is 7.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 7.1% more than the state average of $1,430.

Can I afford Westerly?
To live comfortably in Westerly, Rhode Island, a minimum annual income of $92,160 for a family, and $51,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Westerly?
Westerly, RI offers an affordable cost of living in comparison to many other cities and towns in the region. The median home value is around $290,000 which is relatively low compared to nearby towns like Mystic, CT and Newport, RI. Renters also enjoy the lower costs as the average rental price for a two-bedroom apartment is around $1,200 per month. Additionally, groceries and utilities are cheaper than in most cities in the Northeast. All of these factors make Westerly an attractive place for those looking for a more affordable cost of living than many other cities or towns in the area.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesWesterlyRhode IslandUnited States
    Unlock112.5100.0
  107.0  Unlock100.0
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  151.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$401,200$338,100
  113.7  Unlock100.0
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  127.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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