Central Falls, RI vs Selma, 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
Selma
66.2
#1578 nationally
Central Falls leads in crime level (8.9 vs 15.7). Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 47). Selma leads in median household income ($53,874 vs $43,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Selma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 66.2 (#1578) |
| Population | 22,543 | 24,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $364,110 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $53,874 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | R+4.4 |
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
66.2 Score
Selma, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,110
Population
24,467
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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