Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 2.7% more expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 14% (118.2 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $73,052 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Providence | Baltimore vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 101.8 | +2.7% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 97.1 | +5.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 103.9 | +13.8% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 148.8 | -25.9% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 102.3 | -0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 103.7 | +2.6% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Providence | $48,701 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Providence | $97,403 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Providence | $146,104 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.