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Cost of living in Washington County, RI

Part of the Providence Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,119/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 130,073 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $902 29%
Federal tax $635 20%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $359 12%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $215 7%
State tax $153 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Washington County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,104
per month
1 bedroom
$902
per month
2 bedroom
$1,432
per month
3 bedroom
$1,664
per month
4 bedroom
$2,093
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Washington County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$102,478
per year
Individual earnings
$48,870
per year
Per capita
$53,226
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Washington County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$469,800
Annual property tax
$4,954

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Washington 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 Washington County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
2.2%

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 Washington 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 Washington County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.6 min
Drive alone
76.7%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
13.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Washington County

What it costs to live in Washington County each month.

Single person
$3,119
per month
  • Rent $902
  • Energy $215
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $635
  • State tax $153
Couple
$5,322
per month
  • Rent $1,432
  • Energy $258
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,347
  • State tax $341
Family
$7,722
per month
  • Rent $1,664
  • Energy $322
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,347
  • State tax $341

Frequently asked questions about Washington County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Washington County?

In Washington County, RI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $902 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,432 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,664 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Washington County?

In Washington County, RI, the average household income is $102,478 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $48,870 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Washington County?

The estimated cost of living in Washington County, RI is approximately $3,119 per month for a single person, $5,322 for a couple, $7,722 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Washington County?

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

Is Washington County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Washington County, RI would need approximately $3,119 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $102,478 per year ($8,540 per month). Washington County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Washington County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Washington County, RI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Washington County?

The average home value in Washington County, RI is $469,800, with average annual property taxes of $4,954, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Washington County compare to other areas?

You can compare Washington County, RI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Washington 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