Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Jose, CA metro were 110.4 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so San Jose is 8.5% more expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 104% (211.9 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in San Jose buys about what $69,125 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 Jose | Providence | San Jose vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 110.4 | 101.8 | +8.5% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 97.1 | +8.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 211.9 | 103.9 | +104.0% |
| Utilities | 156.7 | 148.8 | +5.3% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 102.3 | -2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.3 | 103.7 | +15.1% |
| $50,000 in San Jose equals in Providence | $46,083 | ||
| $100,000 in San Jose equals in Providence | $92,166 | ||
| $150,000 in San Jose equals in Providence | $138,250 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.