Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 9.2% more expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 46% (151.3 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $68,683 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Providence | Seattle vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 101.8 | +9.2% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 97.1 | +7.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 103.9 | +45.7% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 148.8 | -37.6% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 102.3 | +4.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 103.7 | +5.3% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Providence | $45,789 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Providence | $91,578 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Providence | $137,366 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.