East Providence, RI vs Westerly, RI

East Providence is moderately more affordable than Westerly, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. East Providence scores 100 compared to 106 for Westerly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westerly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Providence is $1,262/month compared to $1,243/month in Westerly — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Westerly has cheaper rent, East Providence actually has lower median home values ($322,100 vs $400,200).

Median household income in East Providence is $79,660 compared to $82,333 in Westerly (-3.2%). The higher salaries in Westerly partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of East Providence spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Westerly.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 52.5°F). East Providence receives more rainfall at 47.5" per year compared to 42.8" in Westerly.