Charlotte, North Carolina is 15 times larger than Providence, Rhode Island.
Area: 733 km2 calculated
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2013, the estimated population of Charlotte according to the U.S. Census Bureau was 792,862, making it the 16th largest city in the United States based on population. Wikipedia
Area: 49 km2 calculated
Providence is the capital and most populous city in Rhode Island. Founded in 1636, it is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It is located in Providence County, and is the third-largest city in the New England region after Boston and Worcester. Wikipedia