Is Providence a good place to retire?
Providence can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.
Open the fuller city picture
Move from the overview into the factors that usually decide whether Providence deserves a deeper look.
Everyday picture
Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.
Cost & Budget
Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)
estimated
$4,000
Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)
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$2,966
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- Housing
- $1,589
- Utilities
- $96
- Food
- $526
- Transportation
- $755
Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)
estimated
$4,320
Typical 1BR Rent
city
$1,039
Cost Pressure
estimated
Poor
Healthcare Access
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Excellent
Hospitals Nearby
city
13
Primary Care Access
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Excellent
Pharmacy Convenience
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Excellent
Quality of Life
Safety
estimated
3 / 5 · Fair
Violent Crime Level
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Very Good
Property Crime Level
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Very Good
Climate Comfort
estimated
2.6 / 5 · Good
Summer Heat
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3.5 / 5 · Very Good
Winter Comfort
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0.8 / 5 · Very Poor
Air Quality
estimated
3.5 / 5 · Very Good
Walkability
city
4.3 / 5 · Excellent
Internet Speed
city
364 Mbps
Age 50+
city
27.6% · Mixed-age community