Central Falls, RI vs Elmwood Park, IL
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
Elmwood Park
73.6
#698 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in crime level (4.6 vs 8.9). Elmwood Park leads in median household income ($75,784 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Elmwood Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 73.6 (#698) |
| Population | 22,543 | 23,369 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $360,118 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $75,784 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+42.0 |
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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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73.6 Score
Elmwood Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,118
Population
23,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
69
Midwest
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