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Overall prices in the Virginia Beach, VA metro were 97.9 vs 101.8 in Providence, RI in 2024 (US = 100), so Virginia Beach is 3.8% less expensive than Providence; housing rents differ by 4% (99.8 vs 103.9). A $75,000 income in Virginia Beach buys about what $77,934 buys in Providence, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Virginia Beach | Providence | Virginia Beach vs Providence |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.9 | 101.8 | -3.8% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 97.1 | -0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 99.8 | 103.9 | -3.9% |
| Utilities | 89.6 | 148.8 | -39.8% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 102.3 | -3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.1 | 103.7 | -3.5% |
| $50,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Providence | $51,956 | ||
| $100,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Providence | $103,913 | ||
| $150,000 in Virginia Beach equals in Providence | $155,869 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.