Cranston, RI vs Elk Grove, 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.
Cranston
73.9
#656 nationally
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Cranston leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.2). Cranston leads in walk score (51 vs 32). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $83,123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cranston, RI | Elk Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#656) | 66.7 (#1508) |
| Population | 82,635 | 178,444 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,969 | $634,683 |
| Median Household Income | $83,123 | $115,864 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 33.1 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+19.7 |
C
73.9 Score
Cranston, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$461,969
Population
82,635
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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D
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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