#33: Tiverton, Rhode Island
Avg Yearly Salary: $69,270
Avg Monthly Cost of Living: $8,530
Coastal living is a major part of Tiverton’s appeal, but homes near the water often come with larger price tags. Limited land, strong demand, property taxes, and insurance can all raise costs. Its location near Massachusetts also makes it popular with commuters, adding more pressure to the housing market.

A yearly salary of $69,270 may appear comfortable, yet it equals only about $5,773 each month before taxes. Tiverton’s estimated living cost is nearly $2,760 higher. Once housing and transportation are paid, residents may have little room left for retirement savings, vacations, home repairs, or rising insurance bills.
