Central Falls, RI vs Helena, AL
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
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 12). Helena leads in crime level (2.0 vs 8.9). Helena leads in median household income ($107,360 vs $43,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Helena, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 74.5 (#582) |
| Population | 22,543 | 22,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $367,018 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $107,360 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | R+40.8 |
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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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74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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