Cost of Living in Burrillville, RI

Population 16,243 · Rhode Island · Data vintage 2023

106
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Burrillville sits on the smaller end of the Rhode Island city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.4% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Burrillville sits roughly 20 miles northwest of Providence. Median home values run roughly 12% higher than Providence's $323,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 118
Rent 88

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Burrillville

The median home value in Burrillville is $361,300 — 18% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,150/month, 12% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $111,829/year is 50% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. Rhode Island's top state income tax rate is 6.0% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. The climate averages highs of 61.1°F and lows of 43.1°F, with about 36.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Burrillville has a cost of living index of 106 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$361,300
18% above avg
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
12% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,233
1 BR
$1,319
2 BR
$1,614
3 BR
$1,945
4 BR
$2,359
Owner-occupied 79.4%
Renter-occupied 20.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,150
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,764/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
33.0 min
22% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.9%
Carpooled
5.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
1.0%
Work from home
9.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 6.0%
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 7.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$111,829
50% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,197
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
33% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.9%
Graduate degree 8.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44
Male median age 39.7
Female median age 50.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
43.1°F
Annual Precip
47.5"
Annual Snowfall
36.6"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 384148596978848275645343
Low °F 222430404959656457453628
Precip" 3.963.444.904.293.373.812.913.594.174.184.274.65
Snow" 10.310.56.40.60.00.00.00.00.00.21.07.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Burrillville, RI?

Burrillville has a cost index of 106 (100 = national average). It is 6% above the national average.

What is average rent in Burrillville, RI?

The median gross rent in Burrillville is $1,150 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Burrillville?

The median home value in Burrillville is $361,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Burrillville?

The median household income in Burrillville is $111,829 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Burrillville, RI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Burrillville is 7.0%. The Rhode Island state income tax top rate is 6.0%.

Is Burrillville, RI affordable?

Burrillville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 106 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Burrillville?

Burrillville has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 43.1°F. Annual precipitation is 47.5". Average annual snowfall is 36.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Burrillville at a Glance

Population
16,243
Median Income
$111,829
Home Value
$361,300
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
Unemployment
6.4%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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