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Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 0.8% more expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 9% (113.1 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $74,429 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Providence | Philadelphia vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 101.8 | +0.8% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 97.1 | -0.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 103.9 | +8.9% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 148.8 | -23.1% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 102.3 | +0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 103.7 | +2.7% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Providence | $49,619 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Providence | $99,238 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Providence | $148,858 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.