Cheapest Places to Live in Rhode Island (2026)
Looking for the most affordable cities in Rhode Island? We ranked 8 Rhode Island cities by median home value. The cheapest is Warwick (~$422,000); the Rhode Island median is $525,500.
Most affordable cities in Rhode Island
Ranked by median home value, lowest first:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warwick | $422,000 | $353 |
| 2 | Providence | $426,000 | $322 |
| 3 | East Providence | $451,000 | $357 |
| 4 | Cranston | $460,000 | $364 |
| 5 | Burrillville | $488,500 | $257 |
| 6 | Hopkinton | $505,500 | $373 |
| 7 | Richmond | $519,000 | $391 |
| 8 | Scituate | $554,000 | $312 |
Most expensive cities in Rhode Island
The priciest Rhode Island markets by median home value:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scituate | $554,000 | $312 |
| 2 | Richmond | $519,000 | $391 |
| 3 | Hopkinton | $505,500 | $373 |
| 4 | Burrillville | $488,500 | $257 |
| 5 | Cranston | $460,000 | $364 |
| 6 | East Providence | $451,000 | $357 |
| 7 | Providence | $426,000 | $322 |
| 8 | Warwick | $422,000 | $353 |
How we rank Rhode Island cities
Rankings use the typical (median) home value for each city from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research). Affordability also depends on incomes, taxes, and cost of living — see each city page for local detail. Directional estimates, not appraisals.
Explore all Rhode Island home values, estimate any home with the Home Value Estimator, or see where your budget goes furthest nationwide.
Rhode Island affordability: FAQ
What is the cheapest place to live in Rhode Island? +
Based on median home value, Warwick is among the most affordable cities in Rhode Island, with a typical home around $422,000 — well below the Rhode Island median of $525,500.
What is the most expensive city in Rhode Island? +
By median home value, Scituate is among the priciest in Rhode Island, with a typical home around $554,000.
Is Rhode Island an affordable place to live? +
The median home value in Rhode Island is about $525,500 (79% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000), but prices vary widely by city — from around $422,000 to $554,000.