Cost of Living in Greenville, RI

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22%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
61%
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 Greenville Rhode Island National
Cost of living122110100
Groceries103103100
Health care104103100
Housing161124100
Transportation105104100
Utilities105106100
Lifestyle & Entertainment109107100
Household Items106105100
Education & Childcare112106100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Greenville is 11% higher than the Rhode Island average
  • The cost of living in Greenville is 22% higher than the national average
  • Greenville housing is 61% 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$147,883$12,324$3,450$4,437
      Renters$73,525$6,127$1,715$2,206
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Greenville, RI, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Greenville homeowners, is $147,883. This would allow for a maximum of $3,450 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $73,525 which would result in a maximum of $1,715 to be spent on rental costs.

      Rhode Island Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      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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