Moving to Rhode Island from Connecticut
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Connecticut to Rhode Island — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Connecticut to Rhode Island, you would find that Rhode Island is 1.0% cheaper than Connecticut. A $75,000 salary in Connecticut would need to be roughly $73,283 in Rhode Island to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Connecticut to Rhode Island.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $73,283
To maintain the same standard of living in Rhode Island
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 0.1% more
Groceries
pay 1.4% more
Transportation
pay 18.8% more
Housing
pay 1.1% more
Childcare
pay 3.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.8% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Connecticut to Rhode Island.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Connecticut generally does better on safety, though Rhode Island leads in property crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Connecticut generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rhode Island leads in uninsured rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Connecticut generally does better on what about housing?, though Rhode Island leads in median rent.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Connecticut generally does better on infrastructure, though Rhode Island leads in average commute.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Connecticut performs better than Rhode Island across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Connecticut performs better than Rhode Island across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bridgeport | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/23°F (6°/-5°C) | 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/49°F (20°/10°C) | 68°/49°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/62°F (26°/16°C) | 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/34°F (12°/1°C) | 53°/35°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Bridgeport | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/20°F (3.1°/-6.9°C) | 37°/21°F (3.0°/-6.1°C) |
| Feb | 41°/21°F (4.9°/-6.0°C) | 40°/24°F (4.6°/-4.7°C) |
| Mar | 47°/29°F (8.6°/-1.7°C) | 48°/30°F (8.8°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.2°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.2°C) |
| May | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.2°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.1°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.7°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.3°C) | 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.6°/17.7°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.3°C) |
| Sep | 75°/56°F (23.7°/13.1°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.9°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.5°C) | 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 54°/34°F (12.1°/1.3°C) | 53°/36°F (11.8°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 43°/24°F (6.1°/-4.2°C) | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Rhode Island than Connecticut?
Costs in Rhode Island and Connecticut are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Rhode Island?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $18,321 in Rhode Island on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Rhode Island safe?
Connecticut generally does better on safety, though Rhode Island leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Rhode Island compared to Connecticut?
Connecticut generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rhode Island leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Rhode Island compared to Connecticut?
The average high temperature in Providence is 61°F, compared to 61°F in Bridgeport. Providence receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Bridgeport gets 47.7 in.
