Central Falls, RI vs Greenville, RI

Central Falls is moderately more affordable than Greenville, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Central Falls scores 94 compared to 101 for Greenville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Central Falls is $1,118/month compared to $1,110/month in Greenville — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenville has cheaper rent, Central Falls actually has lower median home values ($300,500 vs $390,900).

Median household income in Central Falls is $45,921 compared to $94,567 in Greenville (-51.4%). While Greenville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Central Falls spend roughly 29.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Greenville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 52.1°F). Greenville receives more rainfall at 47.5" per year compared to 47.5" in Central Falls.