Central Falls, RI vs Dana Point, 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
Dana Point
62.9
#1811 nationally
Dana Point leads in median household income ($119,632 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 207). Dana Point leads in crime level (5.1 vs 8.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Dana Point, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 62.9 (#1811) |
| Population | 22,543 | 32,567 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $1,754,054 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $119,632 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 207 |
| 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-
62.9 Score
Dana Point, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,754,054
Population
32,567
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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