Newport East, RI vs Newport, RI

Newport East is moderately more affordable than Newport, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Newport East scores 129 compared to 139 for Newport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newport East is $1,784/month compared to $1,612/month in Newport — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newport has cheaper rent, Newport East actually has lower median home values ($479,200 vs $669,500).

Median household income in Newport East is $86,310 compared to $83,562 in Newport (+3.3%). Newport East offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Newport East spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 23.1% in Newport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.3°F vs 51.3°F). Newport receives more rainfall at 42.2" per year compared to 42.2" in Newport East.