Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 3.1% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 1% (104.5 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $77,391 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Providence | Houston vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 101.8 | -3.1% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 97.1 | +3.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 103.9 | +0.6% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 148.8 | -36.0% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 102.3 | -6.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 103.7 | -4.1% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Providence | $51,594 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Providence | $103,188 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Providence | $154,782 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.