Cost of Living in Glocester, RI
Population 10,067 · Rhode Island · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Glocester 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. An unemployment rate of 2.4% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Located 15 miles west of Providence, Glocester falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 20% higher than Providence's $323,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Glocester
The median home value in Glocester is $386,600 — 27% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,208/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $111,243/year is 49% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.4%, below 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, Glocester has a cost of living index of 113 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 38 | 41 | 48 | 59 | 69 | 78 | 84 | 82 | 75 | 64 | 53 | 43 |
| Low °F | 22 | 24 | 30 | 40 | 49 | 59 | 65 | 64 | 57 | 45 | 36 | 28 |
| Precip" | 3.96 | 3.44 | 4.90 | 4.29 | 3.37 | 3.81 | 2.91 | 3.59 | 4.17 | 4.18 | 4.27 | 4.65 |
| Snow" | 10.3 | 10.5 | 6.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Glocester, RI?
Glocester has a cost index of 113 (100 = national average). It is 13% above the national average.
What is average rent in Glocester, RI?
The median gross rent in Glocester is $1,208 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Glocester?
The median home value in Glocester is $386,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Glocester?
The median household income in Glocester is $111,243 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Glocester, RI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Glocester is 7.0%. The Rhode Island state income tax top rate is 6.0%.
Is Glocester, RI affordable?
Glocester is above average in cost of living, with an index of 113 — about 13% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Glocester?
Glocester 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.
Glocester at a Glance
- Population
- 10,067
- Median Income
- $111,243
- Home Value
- $386,600
- Median Rent
- $1,208/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 61.1°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.0%
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