Cranston, RI vs Wylie, 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.
Cranston
73.9
#656 nationally
Wylie
72.3
#916 nationally
Cranston leads in walk score (51 vs 17). Wylie leads in crime level (1.8 vs 2.5). Cranston leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cranston, RI | Wylie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#656) | 72.3 (#916) |
| Population | 82,635 | 61,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,969 | $420,077 |
| Median Household Income | $83,123 | $109,465 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.3 Score
Wylie, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$420,077
Population
61,078
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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