Stamford, Connecticut is 2 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: 100 km2 calculated
Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 122,643. Wikipedia