Newport, RI Cost of Living


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Newport cost of living score
130.3
More expensive
30.3% higher
than the US average
15.8% higher
than the Rhode Island average
Newport, 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.

Newport, RI

Housing costs in Newport?
A typical home costs $730,800, which is 116.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 82.2% more expensive than the average Rhode Island home, at $401,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Newport costs $2,130 per month, which is 49.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 32.9% more than the state average of $1,430.

Can I afford Newport?
To live comfortably in Newport, Rhode Island, a minimum annual income of $140,040 for a family, and $67,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Newport?
Newport, RI is known as a desirable place to live due to its beautiful scenery and access to the water. However, the cost of living in this area can be quite steep. The median home value is over $400k, which is well above the national average. Additionally, rental prices in Newport are much higher than other areas of Rhode Island - with a one-bedroom averaging around $1,600 per month. In terms of groceries and other everyday items, prices are generally slightly higher than the national average. All in all, while living in Newport can be expensive, it’s possible to find ways to save on costs if you plan accordingly.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNewportRhode IslandUnited States
  130.3112.5100.0
  110.1106.5100
  87.685.5100.0
  231.7128.8100.0
  $730,800$401,200$338,100
  112.4%115.9%100.0%
  91.8106.1100.0
  137.9113.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

newport rocks if you wanna drink and eat and spend a lot of  More

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Over 17 years ago

The Newport area is very beautiful place to live in and the population is just the right size to raise a family. Lots to do. Unfortunately the cost of housing is  More

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Newport RI is a famous and historic seaport town, but like many New England cities, the past blends with the present in very appealing ways. It is a walking town that  More

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