Cost of living in Kent County, RI
Part of the Providence Metro Area
Population 170,658 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Kent County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in Kent County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Kent County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Kent County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Kent County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Kent County
State and local tax rates for Rhode Island.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Kent County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Kent County
What it costs to live in Kent County each month.
- Rent $1,045
- Energy $215
- Water $55
- Groceries $359
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $709
- State tax $167
- Rent $1,441
- Energy $258
- Water $65
- Groceries $595
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $1,164
- State tax $297
- Rent $1,462
- Energy $322
- Water $75
- Groceries $903
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $1,164
- State tax $297
Frequently asked questions about Kent County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Kent County?
In Kent County, RI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,045 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,441 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,462 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Kent County?
In Kent County, RI, the average household income is $91,278 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $53,407 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Kent County?
The estimated cost of living in Kent County, RI is approximately $3,350 per month for a single person, $5,104 for a couple, $7,293 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Kent County?
The combined sales tax rate in Kent County, RI is 7.00%, which includes the Rhode Island state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Kent County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Kent County, RI would need approximately $3,350 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $91,278 per year ($7,607 per month). Kent County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Kent County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Kent County, RI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Kent County?
The average home value in Kent County, RI is $333,900, with average annual property taxes of $4,903, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Kent County compare to other areas?
You can compare Kent County, RI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Kent County is in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP