Best places to live in Rhode Island
Cities and suburbs in Rhode Island with 25,000+ people, scored against each other: affordability on a $75k salary after taxes and rent (35%), violent crime (30%), schools (20%) and job growth (15%).
| # | City | Score | Rent | Home | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warwick, RI | 85/100 | $1,363/mo | $355k | 7.3/10 |
| 2 | Cranston, RI | 57/100 | $1,375/mo | $378k | 6.8/10 |
| 3 | Providence, RI | 8/100 | $1,408/mo | $362k | 1.3/10 |
Rent, income and home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Taxes: 2026 federal and state rates for a single filer.
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