Austin, TX 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Central Falls
71.2
#1004 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 42). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Central Falls, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 71.2 (#1004) |
| Population | 967,862 | 22,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $383,271 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $43,092 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 81 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.9 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+14.4 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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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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