Side-by-side
Jersey City vs Providence
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Jersey City, NJ60 | Providence, RI62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 60 | 62 |
| Affordability | 60 | 84 |
| Housing | 16 | 23 |
| Jobs | 44 | 36 |
| Safety | 90 | 70 |
| Climate | 100 | 93 |
| Amenities | 35 | 50 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,901 | $4,035 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,998 | $1,360 |
| Median home value | $600,000 | $380,000 |
| Median HH income | $86,000 | $62,000 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| Population | 297K | 190K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 27° | 82° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 207 | 202 |