Quick answer
Overall prices in the Las Vegas, NV metro were 100.2 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Las Vegas is 1.5% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 11% (115.5 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Las Vegas buys about what $76,166 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Las Vegas | Providence | Las Vegas vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.2 | 101.8 | -1.5% |
| Goods | 96.3 | 97.1 | -0.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 115.5 | 103.9 | +11.3% |
| Utilities | 90.6 | 148.8 | -39.1% |
| Other services | 98.7 | 102.3 | -3.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.6 | 103.7 | -2.0% |
| $50,000 in Las Vegas equals in Providence | $50,777 | ||
| $100,000 in Las Vegas equals in Providence | $101,555 | ||
| $150,000 in Las Vegas equals in Providence | $152,332 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.