Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 6.9% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 9% (94.6 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $80,588 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Providence | San Antonio vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 101.8 | -6.9% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 97.1 | -3.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 103.9 | -8.9% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 148.8 | -44.8% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 102.3 | -5.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 103.7 | -7.3% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Providence | $53,725 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Providence | $107,451 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Providence | $161,176 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.