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Springfield vs Providence
Springfield and Providence
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Providence are under the US rate in this release, 2.5 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Springfield to Providence
In 2022-2023, 150 households filed a move from Springfield to Providence (about 216 people, average adjusted gross income $58,987). 144 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,528 in Springfield and $1,740 in Providence. Springfield has a state tax on wages. Providence has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Providence is 98% of the national level for the same work, against 97% in Springfield.
Providence averages 201 sunny days, with July highs around 82°F and January nights around 22°F. Springfield is 186 sunny days, 83°F in July, 26°F in January. Commutes average 27 minutes in Providence and 23 in Springfield.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 150 households moved Springfield → Providence (about 216 people, average AGI $58,987). 144 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Springfield and Providence changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 91 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,600–$3,050
- Container or pod
- $1,100–$2,050
- Rent a truck
- $400–$700
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Questions
Is Providence cheaper than Springfield after tax and rent?
No. Providence leaves about $79 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,528 in Springfield and $1,740 in Providence.
Does Providence have state income tax?
Providence is in Rhode Island, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Springfield to Providence?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.