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Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO metro were 92.5 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Kansas City is 9.1% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 17% (86.6 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Kansas City buys about what $82,480 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Kansas City | Providence | Kansas City vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.5 | 101.8 | -9.1% |
| Goods | 94.1 | 97.1 | -3.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 86.6 | 103.9 | -16.6% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 148.8 | -40.2% |
| Other services | 93.4 | 102.3 | -8.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.1 | 103.7 | -10.2% |
| $50,000 in Kansas City equals in Providence | $54,987 | ||
| $100,000 in Kansas City equals in Providence | $109,974 | ||
| $150,000 in Kansas City equals in Providence | $164,961 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.