I mean that’s your opinion I guess? Providence has a lot of desirable things that clearly make it popular. I’m the first to say PVD could be doing much better to attract better jobs - it’s surprising that it hasn’t blown up way more than it could (hence why I referenced the red tape and resistance to economic development).

It’s not like Stamford or Norwalk are cool world class cities but are popular and expensive. New England near the water near big cities will always have a desire as long as not a dumpster fire. And there aren’t many options for that. And with work flexibility, a commute to Boston a couple/few days a week isn’t much. Pvd is basically a suburb of Boston at this point….for a family it’s highly attractive with a cola of 50% that of Boston.