Typical concrete costs in Rhode Island
| Item | RI typical range |
|---|---|
| Ready-mix, per cubic yard (10+ yd³ order) | $121–$149 |
| Ready-mix, per cubic yard (short load under 10 yd³) | $174–$203 |
| 10 × 10 ft patio, 4 in (1.4 yd³ with waste) (short-load fee included) | $244–$284 |
| 20 × 20 ft slab, 4 in (5.4 yd³ with waste) (short-load fee included) | $942–$1,095 |
| 24 × 24 ft garage slab, 6 in (11.7 yd³ with waste) | $1,412–$1,744 |
| Installed slab, per ft² (labor + material) | $5.07–$10.14 |
| Installed 20 × 20 ft slab | $2,028–$4,056 |
Rhode Island vs. neighboring states
| State | Typical per cubic yard | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $121–$149 | +1.4% |
| Connecticut | $123–$152 | +3.7% |
| Massachusetts | $129–$159 | +8.2% |
What affects the price
Ready-mix prices depend on cement and aggregate costs, the distance from the batch plant, the mix strength (PSI) and additives, and how much you order — loads under 10 cubic yards carry a short-load fee.
The numbers on this page are estimates for planning. They take a national 2026 price range and scale it by Rhode Island's overall price level (101.4 against a U.S. average of 100). Prices within the state can differ a lot between a metro area and a rural county.
Sources
- U.S. price range: HomeGuide — Concrete Prices, updated January 6, 2026.
- State price level: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by State (Table SARPP), 2023 — as published in the Hawaii State Data Book, table 14.02.
- How we combine them: methodology.