Bedford, TX vs Cranston, 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.

Bedford

75.5

#446 nationally

vs

Cranston

73.9

#656 nationally

Cranston leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.9). Cranston leads in walk score (51 vs 44). Bedford leads in cost of living index (106 vs 114).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bedford, TX Cranston, RI
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#446) 73.9 (#656)
Population 48,370 82,635
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $376,909 $461,969
Median Household Income $80,924 $83,123
Average Commute 24.8 min 23.9 min
Walk Score 44 51
Crime Level 3.9 2.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 106 114
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+5.1 D+14.4