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State-to-State Guide

Moving from Colorado to Rhode Island

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your Colorado to Rhode Island move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving Colorado

Population5.8M
State Income Tax4.4%
Avg Home Price$545,000
Avg Rent$1,750/mo
Property Tax Rate0.51%
DESTINATION

Moving to Rhode Island

Population1.1M
State Income Tax3.75%-5.99%
Avg Home Price$395,000
Avg Rent$1,450/mo
Property Tax Rate1.63%

Why Are People Moving from Colorado to Rhode Island?

The migration corridor between Colorado and Rhode Island is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living. The average home price in Rhode Island is $150,000 less than Colorado, allowing movers to significantly upgrade their housing.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Rhode Island average 30°F, compared to 35°F in Colorado.

Jobs & Industry: Rhode Island's key industries include Healthcare, Education, Defense, which attract professionals from Colorado's Technology and Aerospace sectors.

Popular City-to-City Routes

No specific city-to-city routes are currently listed for this state pair. Check back soon or explore our Route Directory.

Cities in Rhode Island

Cranston
Pawtucket
Providence
Warwick

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 1000 miles between Colorado and Rhode Island:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,300
3–4 BR Home
$3,200

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

ColoradoRhode Island Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Rhode Island driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Rhode Island within 30 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Rhode Island after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Rhode Island vehicle inspection requirement: Required every 2 years.

Things to Know About Rhode Island

  • Smallest state but has over 400 miles of coastline
  • Vehicle safety inspections required every 2 years
  • No sales tax on clothing under $250

What's Different: Colorado vs Rhode Island

Taxes

Colorado Income Tax:4.4%
Rhode Island Income Tax:3.75%-5.99%
Colorado Property Tax:0.51%
Rhode Island Property Tax:1.63%

Weather

Colorado Summer Avg:88°F
Rhode Island Summer Avg:80°F
Colorado Winter Avg:35°F
Rhode Island Winter Avg:30°F

Cost of Living

Colorado COL Index:110
Rhode Island COL Index:112
Colorado Avg Home Price:$545,000
Rhode Island Avg Home Price:$395,000
Colorado Avg Rent:$1,750/mo
Rhode Island Avg Rent:$1,450/mo

Ready to make the move to Rhode Island?

Get quotes from interstate carriers that regularly run routes between Colorado and Rhode Island.