Moving to Kentucky from Rhode Island
What to Expect
Considering a move from Rhode Island to Kentucky? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Rhode Island to Kentucky, you would find that Kentucky is 17.5% cheaper than Rhode Island. A $75,000 salary in Rhode Island would need to be roughly $55,367 in Kentucky to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Rhode Island and Kentucky.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $55,367
To maintain the same standard of living in Kentucky
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 19.8% less
Groceries
pay 25.1% less
Transportation
pay 25.0% less
Housing
pay 28.9% less
Childcare
pay 18.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 23.6% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Kentucky compared to Rhode Island.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Rhode Island performs better than Kentucky 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 better than Kentucky across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Kentucky performs significantly 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
Rhode Island generally does better on infrastructure, though Kentucky 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
Rhode Island generally does better on employment & economy, though Kentucky leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Rhode Island performs better than Kentucky 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 | Providence | Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C) | 52°/31°F (11°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/49°F (20°/9°C) | 78°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/35°F (12°/2°C) | 59°/38°F (15°/3°C) |
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| Month | Providence | Bowling Green |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/21°F (3.0°/-6.1°C) | 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.1°C) |
| Feb | 40°/24°F (4.6°/-4.7°C) | 50°/30°F (10.0°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 48°/30°F (8.8°/-1.1°C) | 60°/37°F (15.4°/2.8°C) |
| Apr | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.2°C) | 70°/46°F (20.9°/7.6°C) |
| May | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.2°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.8°C) |
| Jun | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.7°C) | 86°/64°F (30.1°/17.7°C) |
| Jul | 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) | 89°/68°F (31.9°/19.9°C) |
| Aug | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.3°C) | 89°/66°F (31.6°/18.9°C) |
| Sep | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.9°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.4°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.6°C) | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) |
| Nov | 53°/36°F (11.8°/2.1°C) | 59°/38°F (15.2°/3.1°C) |
| Dec | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.2°C) | 48°/29°F (8.8°/-1.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Kentucky than Rhode Island?
On average Kentucky is about 26% less expensive than Rhode Island, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Kentucky?
Budget about $13,842 for 3 months in Kentucky (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Kentucky safe?
Rhode Island performs better than Kentucky across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Kentucky compared to Rhode Island?
Rhode Island performs better than Kentucky across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Kentucky compared to Rhode Island?
The average high temperature in Bowling Green is 69°F, compared to 61°F in Providence. Bowling Green receives around 49.9 in of rainfall per year, while Providence gets 47.2 in.
