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Town rankings in Rhode Island

How Rhode Island’s towns compare on cost of living, schools, income, age and commutes, from U.S. Census and Department of Education data.

Cost of livingMost affordable towns in Rhode Island
  1. Woonsocket 3.5 yrs
  2. Pawtucket 3.7 yrs
  3. West Warwick 3.8 yrs
 SchoolsTowns with the best public schools in Rhode Island
  1. Barrington +38.6 pts
  2. Jamestown +33.9 pts
  3. East Greenwich +33.8 pts
 Cost of livingTowns with the cheapest rent in Rhode Island
  1. Smithfield $1,016/mo
  2. Hopkinton $1,040/mo
  3. Woonsocket $1,161/mo
 Cost of livingTowns with the lowest property taxes in Rhode Island
  1. Charlestown $3,365/yr
  2. Little Compton $3,696/yr
  3. Central Falls $3,744/yr
 Map of East Greenwich IncomeHighest-income towns in Rhode Island
  1. East Greenwich $177K
  2. Barrington $153K
  3. Jamestown $141K
 PeopleMost educated towns in Rhode Island
  1. Barrington 73%
  2. East Greenwich 69.8%
  3. Jamestown 69.1%
 Map of Central Falls PeopleYoungest towns in Rhode Island
  1. Central Falls 32.5
  2. Providence 32.8
  3. Woonsocket 35.7
 Little Compton PeopleOldest towns in Rhode Island
  1. Little Compton 60.3
  2. Jamestown 58.2
  3. Charlestown 53.3
 Getting aroundTowns with the shortest commutes in Rhode Island
  1. Newport 18.9 min
  2. Middletown 19.9 min
  3. Exeter 22.4 min

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