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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 6.6% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 24% (79.0 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $80,273 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Providence | St. Louis vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 101.8 | -6.6% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 97.1 | +3.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 103.9 | -23.9% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 148.8 | -53.0% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 102.3 | -3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 103.7 | -12.2% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Providence | $53,515 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Providence | $107,030 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Providence | $160,545 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.