Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 3.6% more expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 20% (125.1 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $72,405 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Providence | Portland vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 101.8 | +3.6% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 97.1 | +8.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 103.9 | +20.5% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 148.8 | -28.1% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 102.3 | -2.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 103.7 | -4.8% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Providence | $48,270 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Providence | $96,540 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Providence | $144,809 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.