Central Falls, RI vs Laurel, 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

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 53). Central Falls leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 33.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Central Falls, RI Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 71.2 (#1004) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 22,543 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $383,271 $478,130
Median Household Income $43,092 $92,035
Average Commute 24.3 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 81 53
Crime Level 8.9 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 103 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+14.4 D+13.9