Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 3.9% more expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 41% (146.9 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $72,158 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Providence | Denver vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 101.8 | +3.9% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 97.1 | +4.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 103.9 | +41.5% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 148.8 | -41.0% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 102.3 | -2.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 103.7 | +2.1% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Providence | $48,105 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Providence | $96,210 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Providence | $144,315 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.