Berkeley, 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.
Berkeley
59.6
#1947 nationally
Central Falls
71.2
#1004 nationally
Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 222). Central Falls leads in crime level (8.9 vs 17.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Central Falls, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 71.2 (#1004) |
| Population | 118,962 | 22,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $383,271 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $43,092 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+14.4 |
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59.6 Score
Berkeley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,460,437
Population
118,962
Crime
High
Walk Score
85
Pacific
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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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