Side-by-side
Buffalo vs Providence
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Buffalo, NY52 | Providence, RI64 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 64 |
| Affordability | 95 | 84 |
| Housing | 62 | 33 |
| Jobs | 22 | 39 |
| Safety | 26 | 70 |
| Climate | 45 | 93 |
| Amenities | 51 | 50 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,439 | $4,035 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $952 | $1,360 |
| Median home value | $152,300 | $322,800 |
| Median HH income | $48,050 | $66,772 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| Population | 276.4K | 190.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 19° | 82° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 164 | 202 |