Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 0.9% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 21% (125.8 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $75,656 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Providence | Tampa vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 101.8 | -0.9% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 97.1 | -1.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 103.9 | +21.2% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 148.8 | -40.5% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 102.3 | -4.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 103.7 | -0.4% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Providence | $50,438 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Providence | $100,875 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Providence | $151,313 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.