Garden City, NY vs Riverside, 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.
Garden City
64.8
#1672 nationally
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Garden City leads in crime level (4.4 vs 16.2). Garden City leads in median household income ($204,883 vs $83,448). Riverside leads in cost of living index (140 vs 208).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden City, NY | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1672) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 22,835 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,401,920 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $204,883 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 208 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | R+1.3 |
D
64.8 Score
Garden City, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,401,920
Population
22,835
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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D-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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