Bend, OR 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.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
Central Falls
71.2
#1004 nationally
Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 32). Bend leads in crime level (4.6 vs 8.9). Bend leads in median household income ($82,671 vs $43,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Central Falls, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 71.2 (#1004) |
| Population | 104,557 | 22,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $383,271 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $43,092 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | D+14.4 |
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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