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Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 4.3% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 6% (97.6 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $78,409 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Providence | Charlotte vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 101.8 | -4.3% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 97.1 | -0.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 103.9 | -6.0% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 148.8 | -40.1% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 102.3 | -4.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 103.7 | -8.1% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Providence | $52,273 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Providence | $104,546 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Providence | $156,818 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.