Side-by-side
Worcester vs Providence
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Worcester, MA52 | Providence, RI63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 63 |
| Affordability | 73 | 80 |
| Housing | 30 | 39 |
| Jobs | 46 | 49 |
| Safety | 42 | 66 |
| Climate | 67 | 90 |
| Amenities | 47 | 44 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,478 | $4,282 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,651 | $1,402 |
| Median home value | $339,500 | $322,800 |
| Median HH income | $67,544 | $66,772 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 3.9% |
| Population | 205.5K | 190.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 79° / 17° | 83° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 197 |