Pawtucket, RI vs Thornton, CO
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.
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Pawtucket leads in walk score (71 vs 32). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $62,799). Pawtucket leads in cost of living index (108 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pawtucket, RI | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1011) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 75,321 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $403,719 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $62,799 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+9.0 |
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71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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