Side-by-side
Providence vs Boise
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Providence, RI46 | Boise, ID58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 46 | 58 |
| Affordability | 62 | 82 |
| Housing | 31 | 42 |
| Jobs | 38 | 65 |
| Safety | 14 | 17 |
| Climate | 90 | 100 |
| Amenities | 44 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,849 | $4,114 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,949 | $1,537 |
| Median home value | $322,800 | $456,000 |
| Median HH income | $66,772 | $81,308 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Population | 190.2K | 235.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 21° | 91° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 202 | 234 |