Central Falls, RI vs San Jose, 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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 198). Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 51).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 22,543 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+40.0 |
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
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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