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, RI63 | Springfield, MA45 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 45 |
| Affordability | 80 | 79 |
| Housing | 39 | 37 |
| Jobs | 49 | 23 |
| Safety | 66 | 25 |
| Climate | 90 | 73 |
| Amenities | 44 | 23 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,282 | $4,243 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,402 | $1,382 |
| Median home value | $322,800 | $222,700 |
| Median HH income | $66,772 | $51,339 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Population | 190.2K | 154.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 21° | 83° / 13° |
| Sunny days / yr | 197 | 192 |