Quick answer
Overall prices in the Providence, RI metro were 101.8 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Providence is 12.6% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 41% (103.9 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Providence buys about what $66,625 buys in Oklahoma City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Providence | Oklahoma City | Providence vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.8 | 90.4 | +12.6% |
| Goods | 97.1 | 93.8 | +3.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 103.9 | 73.9 | +40.6% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 74.1 | +100.9% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 95.5 | +7.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.7 | 92.8 | +11.7% |
| $50,000 in Providence equals in Oklahoma City | $44,416 | ||
| $100,000 in Providence equals in Oklahoma City | $88,833 | ||
| $150,000 in Providence equals in Oklahoma City | $133,249 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.