Boston, MA 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.
Boston
66.2
#1568 nationally
Central Falls
71.2
#1004 nationally
Boston leads in median household income ($81,744 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 155). Central Falls leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Central Falls, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 71.2 (#1004) |
| Population | 684,379 | 22,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $383,271 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $43,092 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 81 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.9 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+14.4 |
D
66.2 Score
Boston, MA
Innovation hub with historic charm
Median Home
$787,763
Population
684,379
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Northeast
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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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