Central Falls, RI vs El Cerrito, 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

vs

El Cerrito

61.4

#1907 nationally

El Cerrito leads in median household income ($120,414 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 202). Central Falls leads in crime level (8.9 vs 13.1).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Central Falls, RI El Cerrito, CA
WhereAtHome Score 71.2 (#1004) 61.4 (#1907)
Population 22,543 25,552
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $383,271 $1,149,856
Median Household Income $43,092 $120,414
Average Commute 24.3 min 32.6 min
Walk Score 81 67
Crime Level 8.9 13.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 103 202
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+14.4 D+38.0