Side-by-side
Boston vs Providence
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Providence, RI63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 63 |
| Affordability | 48 | 80 |
| Housing | 8 | 39 |
| Jobs | 50 | 49 |
| Safety | 86 | 66 |
| Climate | 85 | 90 |
| Amenities | 70 | 44 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $4,282 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,402 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $322,800 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $66,772 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Population | 664K | 190.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 83° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 197 |