Central Falls, RI vs Ruston, LA

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

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 25). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 24.3 min). Central Falls leads in crime level (8.9 vs 11.7).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Central Falls, RI Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 71.2 (#1004) 72.3 (#911)
Population 22,543 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $383,271 $229,937
Median Household Income $43,092 $32,877
Average Commute 24.3 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 81 25
Crime Level 8.9 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 103 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+14.4 R+25.4
Central Falls, RI
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 View Central Falls, RI →
Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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