HEAD TO HEAD
Providence vs Wenatchee
Providence leads Wenatchee on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Providence, RI
wins 3 of 5 factors
Wenatchee, WA
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Providence | Wenatchee |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 72 | 72 |
| Affordable to rent | 53 | 64 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 48 ◆ | 39 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 42 ◆ | 36 |
| Big-city amenities | 91 ◆ | 16 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Providence | Wenatchee |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $525K | $524K |
| Typical rent | $2,163/mo | $1,840/mo |
| Average temperature | 10.1°C | 8.2°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.99 kWh/m²/day | 3.76 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #39 | #345 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.