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Is East Providence, RI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6327% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$81,871about $6,823/month · 6% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$365,50010% higher than U.S. average

East Providence is the 5th-largest city in Rhode Island that we track, with 47,281 residents. Rent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,280 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Rhode Island cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Rhode Island. It is number 6 of 15 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

East Providence
$1,632
Woonsocket
$1,655
Pawtucket
$1,704
Warwick
$1,912
Cranston
$2,102
Newport
$2,395
Central Falls
$1,850

How much do households earn in East Providence?

Under $25k
16.5%
$25k–50k
20.5%
$50k–100k
28.0%
$100k–150k
19.8%
$150k+
10.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in East Providence

SizeEast ProvidenceU.S. average
Studio$1,188$1,338
1 bedroom$943$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,666$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,705$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is East Providence overall?

Everyday prices in Rhode Island overall are 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
106
Goods (food, clothes…)
97
Utilities
147
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Providence, so the Rhode Island figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in East Providence

🏛️ Property tax$4,545a year · 1.24% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$141a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in East Providence

Commute to work22.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Providence?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $904 a month less.

Renting
$1,632
Owning
$2,536

Owning assumes a typical $365,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,550 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in East Providence, RI?

Renting in East Providence costs a median of about $1,632 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Rhode Island median is $1,704.

How much do I need to make to live in East Providence?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,280 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is East Providence cheap or expensive?

East Providence is rated OK: rent takes 23.9% of the typical household income of $81,871. It ranks 6th cheapest of 15 Rhode Island cities we track.

How much are property taxes in East Providence?

The median homeowner in East Providence pays $4,545 a year in property taxes, about 1.24% of the median home value.

Is East Providence more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Rhode Island are 2% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in East Providence?

The median home value in East Providence is $365,500, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.

47,281 people live in East Providence. Numbers are typical (middle) values.