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Moving from Maine to Rhode Island
Moving from Maine to Rhode Island is an interstate relocation of roughly 330 road miles, typically 2-3 business days in transit with a licensed interstate carrier. A typical 2-bedroom household falls in the $996–$1,347 range (non-binding). Because you're crossing a state line, your income tax, sales tax, and overall cost of living can shift — the comparison below shows exactly how.
- Distance
- 330 mi
- Est. volume
- 900 cu ft
- Move type
- long-distance
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Maine vs Rhode Island
| Metric | Maine | Rhode Island | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 7.15% | 5.99% | -1.16 pts |
| Avg combined sales tax | 5.5% | 7% | +1.5 pts |
| Cost of living index | 111.5 | 110.9 | -0.6 |
Cost to move from Maine to Rhode Island
Expect $996–$1,347 for a typical 2-bedroom interstate move between Maine and Rhode Island (midpoint $1,171), based on about 330 road miles and 900 cubic feet. Interstate pricing is weight-and-distance based and is regulated by the FMCSA; always confirm your carrier's USDOT authority and valuation coverage before booking.
Taxes and cost of living: Maine vs Rhode Island
Rhode Island's top income tax rate is 1.16 points lower than Maine's, which can meaningfully change your take-home pay. Combined sales tax averages 7% in Rhode Island versus 5.5% in Maine, and the overall cost-of-living index moves from 111.5 to 110.9. Use these figures to model your first-year budget, not just the move.
Transit time and planning
Interstate carriers typically deliver Maine-to-Rhode Island shipments in 2-3 business days. Book 4-6 weeks ahead in peak season (May-September), confirm a delivery window in writing, and keep an essentials box with you for the gap between pickup and delivery.
Movers licensed for Maine → Rhode Island
- authorizedCVS HEALTHWOONSOCKET, RI · USDOT 612151 · MC 294309
- authorizedR F CHAMBERLAND INCSAINT AGATHA, ME · USDOT 181788 · MC 183237
- authorizedRHODY TRANSPORTATION & WAREHOUSING INCNORTH KINGSTOWN, RI · USDOT 50625 · MC 120639
- RHODE ISLAND RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATIONJOHNSTON, RI · USDOT 4497554
- authorizedMIKE ELDRIDGEWAKEFIELD, RI · USDOT 1792318 · MC 652514
- SITESCAPES LANDSCAPING & SNOW REMOVALJOHNSTON, RI · USDOT 3884859
- BISSON MOVING LLCWESTBROOK, ME · USDOT 3796116
- authorizedSTERLING TRUCKING INCCRANSTON, RI · USDOT 106974 · MC 133272
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to move from Maine to Rhode Island?
- A typical 2-bedroom interstate move from Maine to Rhode Island is $996–$1,347 as a non-binding estimate, based on roughly 330 road miles.
- How long does a Maine to Rhode Island move take?
- Interstate transit is usually 2-3 business days between Maine and Rhode Island.
- Do my taxes change moving from Maine to Rhode Island?
- Yes. Rhode Island's top income tax rate is 5.99% and average sales tax is 7%, versus 7.15% and 5.5% in Maine.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, 2025 State Tax Data — retrieved 2026-01-15
- MERIC Cost of Living Index, 2025 — retrieved 2026-01-15
- OLYRON moving cost model (moving-estimate-v2) — non-binding estimate methodology