Central Falls, RI vs Costa Mesa, CA
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.
Central Falls
71.2
#1004 nationally
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in crime level (8.9 vs 20.2). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Costa Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 60.6 (#1929) |
| Population | 22,543 | 108,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $1,424,322 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $104,981 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+2.6 |
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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D-
60.6 Score
Costa Mesa, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,424,322
Population
108,354
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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