Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 1.5% more expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 17% (121.2 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $73,880 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | Providence | Phoenix vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 101.8 | +1.5% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 97.1 | -2.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 103.9 | +16.7% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 148.8 | -37.3% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 102.3 | +1.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 103.7 | +2.0% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Providence | $49,253 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Providence | $98,507 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Providence | $147,760 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.