Central Falls, RI vs Lancaster, PA
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
Lancaster
63.7
#413 nationally
Lancaster leads in median household income ($61,014 vs $43,092). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 103). Central Falls leads in crime level (8.9 vs 9.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Lancaster, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 63.7 (#413) |
| Population | 22,543 | 57,153 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $61,014 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | R+15.9 |
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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
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Score
Lancaster, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Population
57,153
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
Median Income
$61,014
Northeast
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