Central Falls, RI vs Elk Grove, CA
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.
Central Falls
71.2
#1004 nationally
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 32). Elk Grove leads in crime level (5.2 vs 8.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Elk Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 66.7 (#1508) |
| Population | 22,543 | 178,444 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $634,683 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $115,864 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 33.1 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+19.7 |
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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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66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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