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Dive into each indicator for Rhode Island.
110.2
Cost of living index
U.S. average = 100
127
Housing index
122
Utilities index
104
Groceries index
101
Healthcare index
105
Transportation index
$113,000/yr
Living wage (family of four)
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–2024110.2▼ 7%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 110.2 | U.S. average = 100 |
| Housing index | 127 | |
| Utilities index | 122 | |
| Groceries index | 104 | |
| Healthcare index | 101 | |
| Transportation index | 105 | |
| Living wage (family of four) | $113,000/yr |
Compared to the United States
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