Side-by-side
Providence vs Springfield
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Providence, RI46 | Springfield, MA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 46 | 51 |
| Affordability | 62 | 74 |
| Housing | 31 | 36 |
| Jobs | 38 | 56 |
| Safety | 14 | 60 |
| Climate | 90 | 31 |
| Amenities | 44 | 23 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,849 | $4,457 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,949 | $1,518 |
| Median home value | $322,800 | $222,700 |
| Median HH income | $66,772 | $51,339 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Population | 190.2K | 154.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 21° | 0° / 0° |
| Sunny days / yr | 202 | 0 |