Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 11.6% more expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 64% (170.4 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $67,212 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Providence | Los Angeles vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 101.8 | +11.6% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 97.1 | +9.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 103.9 | +64.1% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 148.8 | +6.6% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 102.3 | +2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 103.7 | +9.3% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Providence | $44,808 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Providence | $89,616 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Providence | $134,424 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.