Arlington, VA vs Central Falls, 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.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Central Falls
71.2
#1004 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 151). Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 69).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Central Falls, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 71.2 (#1004) |
| Population | 238,643 | 22,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $383,271 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $43,092 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 81 |
| Crime Level | Low | 8.9 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+14.4 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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C-
71.2 Score
Central Falls, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,271
Population
22,543
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
Northeast
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