Moving to Rhode Island from Nevada
What to Expect
Considering a move from Nevada to Rhode Island? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Nevada to Rhode Island, you would find that Rhode Island is 7.0% more expensive than Nevada. A $75,000 salary in Nevada would need to be roughly $84,055 in Rhode Island to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Nevada and Rhode Island.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $84,055
To maintain the same standard of living in Rhode Island
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.5% less
Groceries
pay 15.9% more
Transportation
pay 5.5% more
Housing
pay 19.0% more
Childcare
pay 29.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.3% 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 Nevada.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Rhode Island performs significantly better than Nevada 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 generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nevada leads in diabetes rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Rhode Island performs significantly better than Nevada across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Nevada 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
Rhode Island generally does better on employment & economy, though Nevada 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 Nevada 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 | Carson City | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) | 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) | 68°/49°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) | 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) | 53°/35°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Carson City | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) | 37°/21°F (3.0°/-6.1°C) |
| Feb | 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) | 40°/24°F (4.6°/-4.7°C) |
| Mar | 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) | 48°/30°F (8.8°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.2°C) |
| May | 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.2°C) |
| Jun | 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.7°C) |
| Jul | 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) | 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) |
| Aug | 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.3°C) |
| Sep | 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.9°C) |
| Oct | 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) | 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) | 53°/36°F (11.8°/2.1°C) |
| Dec | 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°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 Nevada?
On average Rhode Island is around 12% pricier than Nevada, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Rhode Island?
Budget about $21,014 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 Nevada across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Rhode Island compared to Nevada?
Rhode Island generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nevada leads in diabetes rate.
What's the weather like in Rhode Island compared to Nevada?
The average high temperature in Providence is 61°F, compared to 66°F in Carson City. Providence receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Carson City gets 9.7 in.
