Cost of Living in Barrington

Barrington's cost of living runs genuinely, substantially above Rhode Island's own already-elevated statewide averages on housing, rent, and property tax.

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Substantially above-average housing costs

Barrington's median home value ($626,000, Ownwell) runs well above Rhode Island's own $436,612 statewide average, with some cited figures running as high as $849,900.

An above-state property tax rate

Barrington's local effective property tax rate (1.48%) runs above this project's own Rhode Island statewide anchor (1.35%), with the highest cited median annual bill (~$9,234) among this task's four Rhode Island markets.

Above-average rent

Barrington's average apartment rent (~$2,881/month) runs above Rhode Island's own cited statewide average fair market rent (~$2,032).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.