Central Falls, RI vs Gaithersburg, MD

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

vs

Gaithersburg

68.7

#1291 nationally

Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 52). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 141).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Central Falls, RI Gaithersburg, MD
WhereAtHome Score 71.2 (#1004) 68.7 (#1291)
Population 22,543 69,563
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $383,271 $522,428
Median Household Income $43,092 $104,544
Average Commute 24.3 min 30.5 min
Walk Score 81 52
Crime Level 8.9 6.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 103 141
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+14.4 D+53.3