For most of us, living in these high end Providence neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Rhode Island. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Providence for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 9,025
46%
Cost of Living Index 159 vs 109
46% higher than Providence
Population 3,379
32%
Cost of Living Index 144 vs 109
32% higher than Providence
Population 6,695
30%
Cost of Living Index 142 vs 109
30% higher than Providence
Population 4,483
26%
Cost of Living Index 137 vs 109
26% higher than Providence
Population 5,941
22%
Cost of Living Index 133 vs 109
22% higher than Providence
Population 3,436
21%
Cost of Living Index 132 vs 109
21% higher than Providence
Population 7,754
17%
Cost of Living Index 128 vs 109
17% higher than Providence
Population 6,239
9%
Cost of Living Index 119 vs 109
9% higher than Providence
Population 3,300
9%
Cost of Living Index 119 vs 109
9% higher than Providence
Population 5,265
3%
Cost of Living Index 113 vs 109
3% higher than Providence
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