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Overall prices in the Austin, TX metro were 98.1 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Austin is 3.6% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 16% (120.4 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Austin buys about what $77,835 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Austin | Providence | Austin vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.1 | 101.8 | -3.6% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 97.1 | -3.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 120.4 | 103.9 | +15.9% |
| Utilities | 82.0 | 148.8 | -44.9% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 102.3 | -5.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 103.7 | -3.9% |
| $50,000 in Austin equals in Providence | $51,890 | ||
| $100,000 in Austin equals in Providence | $103,780 | ||
| $150,000 in Austin equals in Providence | $155,670 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.