There are 16 independent living communities serving Providence, Rhode Island. This includes 6 communities in Providence and 10 nearby. The costs per day for independent living in Rhode Island range from $33 to $117, with a median expenditure running around $90. The monthly expense averages roughly $2,692 and ranges between $1,003 and $3,513. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $32,307, which is above the nationwide average of $23,100.
Providence is the capital city of Rhode Island. It is located within Providence County and is part of the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metro area. With 203,571 inhabitants living inside the city itself and 838,011 in the encompassing metro area, it is the biggest city in the state. Residents who are 55 and over comprise about 19% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for Providence is 65. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000 and an average household income is $41,000 (the Rhode Island state average is $68,000). The current unemployment rate is around 13.63% and the mean housing price is $187,500, which is less than the state average of $432,000.
Providence has harsh average temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The area receives heavy amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities, Providence has very good water quality ratings, very low air quality, and a high rate of crime.