Side-by-side
Newark vs Providence
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Newark, NJ47 | Providence, RI46 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 47 | 46 |
| Affordability | 60 | 62 |
| Housing | 8 | 31 |
| Jobs | 23 | 38 |
| Safety | 40 | 14 |
| Climate | 96 | 90 |
| Amenities | 56 | 44 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,879 | $4,849 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,811 | $1,949 |
| Median home value | $337,800 | $322,800 |
| Median HH income | $48,416 | $66,772 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Population | 307.2K | 190.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 23° | 83° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 202 |