Moving to Rhode Island from Florida
What to Expect
Considering a move from Florida to Rhode Island? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Florida to Rhode Island, you would find that Rhode Island is 15.8% more expensive than Florida. A $75,000 salary in Florida would need to be roughly $84,375 in Rhode Island to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Providence averages 61°F vs 80°F in Tallahassee, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Florida and Rhode Island.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $84,375
To maintain the same standard of living in Rhode Island
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 5.7% more
Groceries
pay 18.2% more
Transportation
pay 25.9% more
Housing
pay 10.0% more
Childcare
pay 49.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 22.0% more
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
The numbers behind daily life in Rhode Island compared to Florida.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Rhode Island performs significantly better than Florida across all safety metrics.
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
Rhode Island performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Florida 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
Rhode Island performs significantly better than Florida across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Florida generally does better on employment & economy, though Rhode Island leads in median household income.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Rhode Island performs significantly better than Florida 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 | Tallahassee | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) | 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 68°/49°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) | 53°/35°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Tallahassee | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) | 37°/21°F (3.0°/-6.1°C) |
| Feb | 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) | 40°/24°F (4.6°/-4.7°C) |
| Mar | 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) | 48°/30°F (8.8°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.2°C) |
| May | 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.2°C) |
| Jun | 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.7°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) | 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.3°C) |
| Sep | 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.9°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) | 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) | 53°/36°F (11.8°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°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 Florida?
On average Rhode Island is around 13% pricier than Florida, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Rhode Island?
Budget about $21,094 for 3 months in Rhode Island (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Rhode Island safe?
Rhode Island performs significantly better than Florida across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Rhode Island compared to Florida?
Rhode Island performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Rhode Island compared to Florida?
The average high temperature in Providence is 61°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Providence receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.
