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Data from U.S. Census Bureau · 2026 · Methodology
CitySpend

Rhode Island City Spending Rankings

4 cities with 50,000+ residents · Average Fiscal Health Score: 45/100

Cities
4
Total Population
430K
Avg Fiscal Score
45/100
Total Police Spending
$0

Healthiest Fiscal Cities

Warwick83K
C
Cranston83K
D
Pawtucket75K
D
Providence190K
F

Most Fiscally Stressed

Providence190K
F
Pawtucket75K
D
Cranston83K
D
Warwick83K
C

All 4 Cities in Rhode Island

Providence, RI

Pop. 190K

F
Total Spending
$9.5B
Per Capita
$50,124

Warwick, RI

Pop. 83K

C
Total Spending
$3.8B
Per Capita
$46,415

Cranston, RI

Pop. 83K

D
Total Spending
$3.4B
Per Capita
$41,543

Pawtucket, RI

Pop. 75K

D
Total Spending
$3.2B
Per Capita
$42,799