Cranston, RI vs Summit, NJ
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.
Cranston
73.9
#656 nationally
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $83,123). Cranston leads in cost of living index (114 vs 189). Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cranston, RI | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#656) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 82,635 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,969 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $83,123 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+24.2 |
C
73.9 Score
Cranston, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$461,969
Population
82,635
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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