Can A Registered Nurse Afford Rent in South Kingstown, RI?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 33.1% of gross income.
South Kingstown rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Rhode Island state estimate).
About rent and a registered nurse salary
Rent is the single largest fixed cost most renters carry, and the rent-to-income ratio is the simplest measure of whether a city is livable on a given salary. For renters earning a typical registered-nurse income, the 30% rule supports about $2,360 a month in rent. That margin covers comfortable one-bedroom rent in the vast majority of US metros but tightens significantly in the highest-rent coastal cities, where rent can claim 40% or more of an RN paycheck. The per-city pages below show the local rent, the local nurse-pay estimate, and where that combination sits on the affordability scale.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Rhode Island cities have lower median rent than South Kingstown, which improves the affordability math on a registered nurse salary:
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View full rent data for South Kingstown, RI →Frequently asked questions
Can a registered nurse afford rent in South Kingstown, RI?
Median rent in South Kingstown is $2,713 a month. A typical registered nurse in Rhode Island earns about $98,259 a year, which makes that rent 33.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a registered nurse afford in South Kingstown?
Using the 30% rule, a registered nurse salary in Rhode Island (~$98,259/yr) supports up to $2,456 a month in rent. South Kingstown's current median rent is $2,713/mo, which is $257/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a registered nurse work to cover rent in South Kingstown?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a registered nurse in Rhode Island works roughly 57.4 hours a month to cover South Kingstown's median rent of $2,713.
Where is rent cheaper than South Kingstown for a registered nurse?
Nearby Rhode Island cities with lower median rent include North Kingstown ($2,674/mo), North Kingstown ($2,663/mo), Narragansett ($2,653/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a registered nurse salary.