Pawtucket, RI vs Warwick, RI

Pawtucket is moderately more affordable than Warwick, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Pawtucket scores 94 compared to 101 for Warwick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Warwick can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pawtucket is $1,152/month compared to $1,299/month in Warwick — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pawtucket is more affordable at $286,200 median vs $322,000.

Median household income in Pawtucket is $67,436 compared to $87,536 in Warwick (-23%). While Warwick is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pawtucket spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Warwick.

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