Central Falls, RI vs Pacifica, CA
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
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $43,092). Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 8.9). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 22,543 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+50.3 |
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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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D
64.7 Score
Pacifica, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,276,738
Population
36,426
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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