These numbers are probably a bit misleading since they are using what appears to be city limits. Providence CITY is actually a VERY small land area - only 20 sq miles.

Scottsdale (also on this list by us) is 183 sq miles. Oakland is 78. DC is 70 sq miles.

You can live less than 5 mins away from downtown and not live in PVD.

Not saying housing prices aren’t high, increases, etc - but not sure this is the best way to look at it.