Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 1.7% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 7% (111.0 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $76,286 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Providence | Atlanta vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 101.8 | -1.7% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 97.1 | +3.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 103.9 | +6.9% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 148.8 | -35.3% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 102.3 | -5.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 103.7 | -5.4% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Providence | $50,857 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Providence | $101,714 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Providence | $152,571 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.