Cranston, RI vs Universal City, TX
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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Cranston leads in crime level (2.5 vs 7.1). Cranston leads in walk score (51 vs 36). Cranston leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cranston, RI | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#656) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 82,635 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,969 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $83,123 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+9.8 |
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
Northeast
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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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