Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 4.6% more expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 25% (129.3 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $71,710 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Providence | Riverside vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 101.8 | +4.6% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 97.1 | +4.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 103.9 | +24.5% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 148.8 | -0.1% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 102.3 | -1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 103.7 | +2.6% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Providence | $47,807 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Providence | $95,614 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Providence | $143,420 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.