Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 1.3% more expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 14% (117.9 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $74,042 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Providence | Dallas vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 101.8 | +1.3% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 97.1 | +5.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 103.9 | +13.5% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 148.8 | -39.0% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 102.3 | -2.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 103.7 | -2.2% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Providence | $49,361 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Providence | $98,722 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Providence | $148,084 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.