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Overall prices in the Providence, RI metro were 101.8 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Providence is 0.9% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 16% (103.9 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Providence buys about what $74,333 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Providence | Salt Lake City | Providence vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.8 | 100.9 | +0.9% |
| Goods | 97.1 | 96.4 | +0.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 103.9 | 123.3 | -15.8% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 79.0 | +88.4% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 99.0 | +3.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.7 | 98.5 | +5.3% |
| $50,000 in Providence equals in Salt Lake City | $49,555 | ||
| $100,000 in Providence equals in Salt Lake City | $99,111 | ||
| $150,000 in Providence equals in Salt Lake City | $148,666 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.