Quick answer
Overall prices in the Providence, RI metro were 101.8 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Providence is 9.9% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 21% (103.9 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Providence buys about what $68,238 buys in New Orleans, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Providence | New Orleans | Providence vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.8 | 92.6 | +9.9% |
| Goods | 97.1 | 93.7 | +3.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 103.9 | 86.0 | +20.7% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 71.2 | +108.9% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 95.7 | +6.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.7 | 98.2 | +5.5% |
| $50,000 in Providence equals in New Orleans | $45,492 | ||
| $100,000 in Providence equals in New Orleans | $90,984 | ||
| $150,000 in Providence equals in New Orleans | $136,476 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.