Central Falls, RI vs Medford, MA
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
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
Medford leads in median household income ($114,863 vs $43,092). Medford leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.9). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Medford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 67.7 (#1394) |
| Population | 22,543 | 58,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $842,743 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $114,863 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+39.5 |
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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D+
67.7 Score
Medford, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$842,743
Population
58,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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