State size comparison
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South Carolina is about 29 times bigger than Rhode Island.
Rhode Island is approximately 2,706 sq km, while South Carolina is approximately 77,983 sq km, making South Carolina 2,782% larger than Rhode Island. Meanwhile, the population of Rhode Island is ~1.1 million people (3.6 million more people live in South Carolina).
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Quality of Life Comparison · 16 statistics
Be 20.2% less likely to live below the poverty line in Rhode Island
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Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
Rhode Island is 18.2% more expensive than South Carolina
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