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Overall prices in the Jacksonville, FL metro were 99.5 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Jacksonville is 2.2% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 6% (109.8 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Jacksonville buys about what $76,726 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Jacksonville | Providence | Jacksonville vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 99.5 | 101.8 | -2.2% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 97.1 | -0.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 109.8 | 103.9 | +5.7% |
| Utilities | 87.5 | 148.8 | -41.2% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 102.3 | -3.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 103.7 | -3.9% |
| $50,000 in Jacksonville equals in Providence | $51,150 | ||
| $100,000 in Jacksonville equals in Providence | $102,301 | ||
| $150,000 in Jacksonville equals in Providence | $153,451 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.