Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 6.3% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 16% (87.6 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $80,035 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | Providence | Cincinnati vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 101.8 | -6.3% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 97.1 | -3.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 103.9 | -15.6% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 148.8 | -38.9% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 102.3 | -3.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 103.7 | -6.3% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Providence | $53,357 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Providence | $106,714 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Providence | $160,071 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.