salaryPawtucket is the 4th-largest city in Rhode Island that we track, with 75,893 residents. Rent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,160 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Rhode Island cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Rhode Island. It is number 8 of 15 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pawtucket?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pawtucket
| Size | Pawtucket | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,028 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,031 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,439 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,567 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,532 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pawtucket overall?
Everyday prices in Rhode Island overall are 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Pawtucket, so the Rhode Island figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pawtucket
Life in Pawtucket
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pawtucket?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $555 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $325,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,550 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pawtucket, RI?
Renting in Pawtucket costs a median of about $1,704 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Rhode Island median is $1,704.
How much do I need to make to live in Pawtucket?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,160 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pawtucket cheap or expensive?
Pawtucket is rated OK: rent takes 27.8% of the typical household income of $73,672. It ranks 8th cheapest of 15 Rhode Island cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pawtucket?
The median homeowner in Pawtucket pays $4,115 a year in property taxes, about 1.26% of the median home value.
Is Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket?
The median home value in Pawtucket is $325,500, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
75,893 people live in Pawtucket. Numbers are typical (middle) values.