To take home four times the typical rent, a full-time job in Rhode Island needs to pay from $47.83 an hour in Providence County to $64.26 in Newport County, before taxes. The middle county is Kent County at $51.27.
| County | Pay needed | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol County | $51.27/hr | $1,540/mo |
| Kent County | $51.27/hr | $1,540/mo |
| Newport County | $64.26/hr | $1,880/mo |
| Providence County | $47.83/hr | $1,450/mo |
| Washington County | $49.74/hr | $1,500/mo |
The Four Times Rent standard: a month of full-time work (160 hours) should take home at least four times the typical rent on a studio apartment in the county where the work is done. Rents: HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents. Taxes: 2026 federal, state and local income taxes plus Social Security and Medicare, for a single filer. Why four times rent?