Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Springfield, MA vs North Providence, RI

Change Cities
Highlights
- North Providence spends 13.1% less per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.9% higher in North Providence than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- North Providence had 16.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, MANorth Providence, RIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,605$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,553  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,362$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor319  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Springfield    15 Reviews
BJ · West Village, Soho, NY
A city on the upswing.
Over 6 years ago

Springfield is experiencing a rejeuvenation. Does the city have issues? Of course, what medium-sized city doesn't? During the past year, a new $1 billion MGM  More

   |    Reply
Victoria · Housatonic, MA
New resident, and I love it
Over 8 years ago

This city has a bad rep that is unwarranted. I just bought a terrific little house in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. Everywhere I go in this town, people are  More

   |    Reply
Loleta · Springfield, MA
City of Homes
Over 11 years ago

I just moved to Springfield almost a year now. I moved there because I know the housing stock there is plentiful. It's also very affordable. The most affordable place to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Springfield

See all reviews
Reviews for North Providence    0 Reviews

Start Your Review of North Providence

Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Newland, North CarolinaSonora, CaliforniaCompare
 Ahuimanu, HawaiiYuma, ArizonaCompare
 Aurora, IllinoisPrescott, ArizonaCompare
 Everett, WashingtonValdez, AlaskaCompare
 Greenwood, IndianaBargersville, IndianaCompare
 Rock Hill, South CarolinaBatavia, New YorkCompare
 Greenwood, IndianaBargersville, IndianaCompare
 St. Regis, MontanaDavenport, IowaCompare
 Tuscaloosa, AlabamaGrapevine, TexasCompare
 Houston, MissouriRaleigh, North CarolinaCompare

Learn More About Springfield, Massachusetts
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About North Providence, Rhode Island
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.