Central Falls, RI vs Melissa, TX
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
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 8.9). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 22,543 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 1.0 |
| 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 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Central Falls has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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