Saint Paul, Minnesota is 3 times larger than Providence, Rhode Island.
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
Area: 145 km2 calculated
Saint Paul is the capital and second-most populous city of the state of Minnesota. As of 2013, the city's estimated population was 294,873. Saint Paul is the county seat of Ramsey County, the smallest and most densely populated county in Minnesota. Wikipedia