Albany, CA vs Central Falls, RI
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.
Albany
68.2
#1329 nationally
Central Falls
71.2
#1004 nationally
Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $43,092). Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 8.9). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Central Falls, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 71.2 (#1004) |
| Population | 19,097 | 22,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $383,271 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $43,092 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+14.4 |
D+
68.2 Score
Albany, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,249,885
Population
19,097
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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C-
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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