Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 4.8% more expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 25% (130.2 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $71,557 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Providence | Sacramento vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 101.8 | +4.8% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 97.1 | +8.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 103.9 | +25.4% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 148.8 | +1.7% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 102.3 | -2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 103.7 | -2.3% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Providence | $47,705 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Providence | $95,409 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Providence | $143,114 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.