Mission Viejo, CA vs Riviera Beach, FL
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.
Mission Viejo
66.1
#1585 nationally
Riviera Beach
62.6
#1843 nationally
Mission Viejo leads in crime level (2.7 vs 25.8). Mission Viejo leads in median household income ($136,570 vs $57,851). Riviera Beach leads in cost of living index (110 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mission Viejo, CA | Riviera Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1585) | 62.6 (#1843) |
| Population | 90,624 | 38,663 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,216,985 | $412,283 |
| Median Household Income | $136,570 | $57,851 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 25.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 190 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+0.8 |
D
66.1 Score
Mission Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,216,985
Population
90,624
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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D-
62.6 Score
Riviera Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,283
Population
38,663
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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