Providence, RI vs Shoreview, MN
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.
Providence
67.8
#1384 nationally
Shoreview
74.4
#604 nationally
Providence leads in walk score (72 vs 17). Shoreview leads in median household income ($106,153 vs $50,991). Providence leads in cost of living index (107 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Providence, RI | Shoreview, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1384) | 74.4 (#604) |
| Population | 189,692 | 26,374 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,919 | $420,432 |
| Median Household Income | $50,991 | $106,153 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 17 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+43.3 |
D+
67.8 Score
Providence, RI
Creative capital with colonial roots
Median Home
$437,919
Population
189,692
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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74.4 Score
Shoreview, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$420,432
Population
26,374
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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