Cranston, RI vs Westbrook, ME
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
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Cranston leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.8). Cranston leads in walk score (51 vs 31). Westbrook leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 23.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cranston, RI | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#656) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 82,635 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,969 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $83,123 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+36.3 |
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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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71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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