Alhambra, CA vs Cranston, RI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Cranston
73.9
#656 nationally
Cranston leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.2). Cranston leads in cost of living index (114 vs 169). Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 51).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Cranston, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 73.9 (#656) |
| Population | 79,776 | 82,635 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $461,969 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $83,123 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+14.4 |
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63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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C
73.9 Score
Cranston, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$461,969
Population
82,635
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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