Central Falls, RI vs Union City, 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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $43,092). Central Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 201). Central Falls leads in walk score (81 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Falls, RI | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1004) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 22,543 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,271 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $43,092 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+53.6 |
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-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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