What does cannabis actually cost in Rhode Island? Not "around $40 for an eighth" — the actual numbers, across every category, at every dispensary, right now.
We track pricing on every product at every dispensary in the state. Here's what the data shows.
Price by Category
Different product types occupy very different price ranges. Concentrates command the highest average prices. Flower sits in the middle. Edibles and pre-rolls tend to cluster lower.
| Category | Products | Min | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| flower | 1,039 | $2 | $30 | $34 | $200 |
| pre-roll | 817 | $5 | $13 | $18 | $79 |
| edible | 753 | $4 | $20 | $21 | $64 |
| accessory | 617 | $1 | $25 | $50 | $3500 |
| vape | 578 | $16 | $38 | $40 | $85 |
| concentrate | 343 | $5 | $52 | $63 | $220 |
| topical | 53 | $5 | $40 | $35 | $50 |
| tincture | 17 | $27 | $36 | $39 | $50 |
| other | 15 | $1 | $40 | $66 | $200 |
The spread between min and max within each category tells its own story. A wide range means the category has room for both value and premium positioning. A narrow range means the market has converged on a price point.
Dispensary Pricing
Each dispensary's average price reflects its product mix and pricing strategy. Some skew premium. Others compete on value. The averages reveal where each store sits on that spectrum.
These are averages across all categories. A dispensary with a higher average isn't necessarily more expensive for any single product — it may simply carry more products in higher-priced categories like concentrates.
Flower by Weight
Flower is the largest category on Rhode Island shelves, and it's the one where weight-based pricing is most consistent. Here's what each weight tier looks like.
| Weight | Products | Avg Price | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1g | 74 | $9 | $2 | $16 |
| 3.5g (eighth) | 650 | $27 | $11 | $46 |
| 7g (quarter) | 198 | $38 | $10 | $70 |
| 14g (half oz) | 80 | $71 | $35 | $110 |
| 28g (ounce) | 37 | $106 | $65 | $200 |
The price-per-gram drops at higher weight tiers, which is standard across cannabis retail. The range at each tier shows how much pricing varies between brands and dispensaries for the same weight.
Discounts
Not all products are listed at full price. Discount activity varies significantly by dispensary — some run consistent promotions, others rarely mark anything down.
A higher discount rate doesn't necessarily mean lower margins. It can indicate an active promotional strategy, clearance of slow-moving inventory, or a buyer preference for rotating deals.
The Full Picture
Rhode Island's cannabis pricing is more varied than most people realize. The same category can range by hundreds of dollars depending on the product, the dispensary, and the weight. The data doesn't tell you what the "right" price is — but it tells you exactly what the market looks like right now.
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