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Overall prices in the Providence, RI metro were 101.8 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Providence is 6.2% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 28% (103.9 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Providence buys about what $70,631 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Providence | Buffalo | Providence vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.8 | 95.8 | +6.2% |
| Goods | 97.1 | 99.7 | -2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 103.9 | 81.0 | +28.2% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 129.5 | +14.9% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 97.8 | +4.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.7 | 97.0 | +6.8% |
| $50,000 in Providence equals in Buffalo | $47,087 | ||
| $100,000 in Providence equals in Buffalo | $94,174 | ||
| $150,000 in Providence equals in Buffalo | $141,261 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.