Quick answer
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 7.0% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 31% (72.0 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $80,626 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Providence | Pittsburgh vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 101.8 | -7.0% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 97.1 | +3.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 103.9 | -30.7% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 148.8 | -27.6% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 102.3 | -4.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 103.7 | -10.8% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Providence | $53,751 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Providence | $107,502 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Providence | $161,253 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.