Buffalo Grove, IL 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.
Buffalo Grove
77.6
#229 nationally
Central Falls
71.2
#1004 nationally
Buffalo Grove leads in crime level (0.6 vs 8.9). Buffalo Grove leads in median household income ($127,553 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo Grove, IL | Central Falls, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#229) | 71.2 (#1004) |
| Population | 42,482 | 22,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $452,107 | $383,271 |
| Median Household Income | $127,553 | $43,092 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+14.4 |
C+
77.6 Score
Buffalo Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$452,107
Population
42,482
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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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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