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Overall prices in the Providence, RI metro were 101.8 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Providence is 9.3% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 32% (103.9 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Providence buys about what $68,589 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Providence | Louisville/Jefferson County | Providence vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.8 | 93.1 | +9.3% |
| Goods | 97.1 | 96.2 | +0.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 103.9 | 78.6 | +32.2% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 75.0 | +98.5% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 96.8 | +5.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.7 | 93.2 | +11.2% |
| $50,000 in Providence equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $45,726 | ||
| $100,000 in Providence equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $91,453 | ||
| $150,000 in Providence equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $137,179 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.