| | Providence, RI | Midland, TX | United States |
| Overall | 108.8 | 92.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.1 | 97.2 | 100 |
| Health | 87.3 | 109.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 101.0 | 89.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $350,800 | $271,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,550.0% | 9,930.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 111.4 | 74.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.4 | 105.2 | 100 |
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I think I hate this city more then my More
I currently live in Rockford IL and just graduated college for broadcasting. I want to move out of this depressing, negative city and was thinking about Providence, More
And I've been to San Francisco and Seattle, so that's saying a lot.
If you like pot, good for you, my annoyance is with all the people who smoke pot plainly in More
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We came from Central CA to Midland, TX for work. We love this amazing city. People are kind, caring & thoughtful. We love the neighborhood and people ate so giving of More
I lived in Midland for 10 years (about 20 years ago) and have returned for family reasons. Have noticed Midland has really grown and is sprawling out along I20 toward More
Midland is somewhat of a paradox, people move here for the job opportunities. You live here so that you can make a good living, but all your money goes to the high cost More
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