Hammond, IN 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.
Hammond
76.8
#311 nationally
Providence
67.8
#1384 nationally
Providence leads in walk score (72 vs 52). Hammond leads in cost of living index (87 vs 107). Hammond leads in median household income ($52,368 vs $50,991).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, IN | Providence, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#311) | 67.8 (#1384) |
| Population | 76,193 | 189,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $178,835 | $437,919 |
| Median Household Income | $52,368 | $50,991 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 20.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+14.4 |
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76.8 Score
Hammond, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$178,835
Population
76,193
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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D+
67.8 Score
Providence, RI
Creative capital with colonial roots
Median Home
$437,919
Population
189,692
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Northeast
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