Moving to Rhode Island from Maine
What to Expect
Considering a move from Maine to Rhode Island? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Maine to Rhode Island, you would find that Rhode Island is 8.4% more expensive than Maine. A $75,000 salary in Maine would need to be roughly $88,101 in Rhode Island to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Providence averages 61°F vs 77°F in Augusta, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Maine and Rhode Island.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $88,101
To maintain the same standard of living in Rhode Island
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 1.8% more
Groceries
pay 19.9% more
Transportation
pay 34.5% more
Housing
pay 25.2% more
Childcare
pay 10.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.6% 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 Maine.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Maine 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
Rhode Island generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maine leads in diabetes rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Maine performs better than Rhode Island across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Maine generally does better on infrastructure, though Rhode Island leads in internet access.
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
Maine generally does better on employment & economy, though Rhode Island leads in gdp per capita.
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 Maine 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 | Augusta | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 63°/37°F (17°/3°C) | 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 84°/57°F (29°/14°C) | 68°/49°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/67°F (33°/20°C) | 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/42°F (21°/6°C) | 53°/35°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Augusta | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°/33°F (14.4°/0.4°C) | 37°/21°F (3.0°/-6.1°C) |
| Feb | 62°/36°F (16.8°/2.2°C) | 40°/24°F (4.6°/-4.7°C) |
| Mar | 70°/42°F (21.1°/5.6°C) | 48°/30°F (8.8°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 77°/48°F (25.2°/8.9°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.2°C) |
| May | 85°/57°F (29.4°/14.1°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.2°C) |
| Jun | 91°/66°F (32.8°/19.0°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.7°C) |
| Jul | 93°/70°F (34.1°/21.0°C) | 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.3°C) |
| Sep | 87°/63°F (30.4°/17.0°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.9°C) |
| Oct | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.6°C) | 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 69°/41°F (20.6°/5.2°C) | 53°/36°F (11.8°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 60°/35°F (15.6°/1.4°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 Maine?
On average Rhode Island is around 17% pricier than Maine, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Rhode Island?
Budget about $22,025 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?
Maine generally does better on safety, though Rhode Island leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Rhode Island compared to Maine?
Rhode Island generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maine leads in diabetes rate.
What's the weather like in Rhode Island compared to Maine?
The average high temperature in Providence is 61°F, compared to 77°F in Augusta. Providence receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Augusta gets 43.6 in.
