Alhambra, CA vs Providence, RI

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Alhambra

63.8

#1735 nationally

vs

Providence

67.8

#1384 nationally

Providence leads in cost of living index (107 vs 169). Alhambra leads in median household income ($80,234 vs $50,991). Providence leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 30.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alhambra, CA Providence, RI
WhereAtHome Score 63.8 (#1735) 67.8 (#1384)
Population 79,776 189,692
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $927,695 $437,919
Median Household Income $80,234 $50,991
Average Commute 30.1 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 71 72
Crime Level 6.2 Moderate-High
School Rating N/A 4.8
Cost of Living Index 169 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+14.4