Side-by-side
Providence vs Rochester
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Providence, RI64 | Rochester, NY51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 64 | 51 |
| Affordability | 84 | 94 |
| Housing | 33 | 66 |
| Jobs | 39 | 21 |
| Safety | 70 | 29 |
| Climate | 93 | 46 |
| Amenities | 50 | 37 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,035 | $3,498 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,360 | $961 |
| Median home value | $322,800 | $120,600 |
| Median HH income | $66,772 | $46,628 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 4.0% |
| Population | 190.2K | 209.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 22° | 81° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 202 | 159 |