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Cost of living in Newport County, RI

Part of the Providence Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,393/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 85,095 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,182 35%
Federal tax $630 19%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $359 11%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $215 6%
State tax $152 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Newport County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,366
per month
1 bedroom
$1,182
per month
2 bedroom
$1,741
per month
3 bedroom
$2,250
per month
4 bedroom
$2,527
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Newport County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$100,859
per year
Individual earnings
$48,566
per year
Per capita
$60,920
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Newport County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$559,700
Annual property tax
$5,345

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Newport County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$151
per month · 27.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$64
per month
Annual total
$2,580
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Newport County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.1%

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 Newport County

State and local tax rates for Rhode Island.

State income tax
6.0%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Newport County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.0 min
Drive alone
72.3%
Public transit
1.1%
Work from home
14.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Newport County

What it costs to live in Newport County each month.

Single person
$3,393
per month
  • Rent $1,182
  • Energy $215
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $630
  • State tax $152
Couple
$5,599
per month
  • Rent $1,741
  • Energy $258
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,321
  • State tax $335
Family
$8,276
per month
  • Rent $2,250
  • Energy $322
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,321
  • State tax $335

Frequently asked questions about Newport County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Newport County?

In Newport County, RI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,182 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,741 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,250 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Newport County?

In Newport County, RI, the average household income is $100,859 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $48,566 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Newport County?

The estimated cost of living in Newport County, RI is approximately $3,393 per month for a single person, $5,599 for a couple, $8,276 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Newport County?

The combined sales tax rate in Newport County, RI is 7.00%, which includes the Rhode Island state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Newport County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Newport County, RI would need approximately $3,393 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $100,859 per year ($8,405 per month). Newport County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Newport County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Newport County, RI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Newport County?

The average home value in Newport County, RI is $559,700, with average annual property taxes of $5,345, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Newport County compare to other areas?

You can compare Newport County, RI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Newport 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
Methodology All data sources