Athens, GA 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.
Athens
67.2
#1448 nationally
Central Falls
71.2
#1004 nationally
Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 27). Central Falls leads in crime level (8.9 vs 11.1). Athens leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 24.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, GA | Central Falls, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1448) | 71.2 (#1004) |
| Population | 129,933 | 22,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $344,516 | $383,271 |
| Median Household Income | $48,692 | $43,092 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.3 | D+14.4 |
D+
67.2 Score
Athens, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$344,516
Population
129,933
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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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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