Pawtucket, RI vs San Pablo, 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.
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
Pawtucket leads in crime level (8.4 vs 17.2). Pawtucket leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 33.9 min). Pawtucket leads in cost of living index (108 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pawtucket, RI | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1011) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 75,321 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $403,719 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $62,799 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+38.0 |
C-
71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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D-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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