Cost of Living in Ashaway, RI

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12%
Overall NAT. AVG.
7%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
22%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Ashaway Rhode Island National
Cost of living112110100
Groceries107103100
Health care109103100
Housing122124100
Transportation105104100
Utilities107106100
Lifestyle & Entertainment110107100
Household Items103105100
Education & Childcare113106100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Ashaway is 1% higher than the Rhode Island average
  • The cost of living in Ashaway is 12% higher than the national average
  • Ashaway housing is 22% higher than the national average
  • Rhode Island general sales tax is 37% higher than the national average
  • Rhode Island state income tax is 44% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$161,247$13,437$3,762$4,838
      Renters$65,962$5,497$1,539$1,979

      Rhode Island Sales Tax

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      Rhode Island 7% 7%

      Rhode Island Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Rhode Island 3.75% 5.99%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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