Pawtucket, RI vs Reading, PA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Reading
74.9
#536 nationally
Pawtucket leads in median household income ($62,799 vs $42,852). Reading leads in cost of living index (88 vs 108). Pawtucket leads in crime level (8.4 vs 9.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pawtucket, RI | Reading, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1011) | 74.9 (#536) |
| Population | 75,321 | 94,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $403,719 | $268,328 |
| Median Household Income | $62,799 | $42,852 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | R+12.2 |
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71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
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74.9 Score
Reading, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,328
Population
94,903
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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