Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cleveland, OH metro were 93.9 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Cleveland is 7.7% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 24% (79.4 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Cleveland buys about what $81,268 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cleveland | Providence | Cleveland vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.9 | 101.8 | -7.7% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 97.1 | -3.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.4 | 103.9 | -23.5% |
| Utilities | 96.0 | 148.8 | -35.5% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 102.3 | -3.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.6 | 103.7 | -10.7% |
| $50,000 in Cleveland equals in Providence | $54,179 | ||
| $100,000 in Cleveland equals in Providence | $108,358 | ||
| $150,000 in Cleveland equals in Providence | $162,537 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.