New Smyrna Beach, FL 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.
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
New Smyrna Beach leads in crime level (3.2 vs 16.2). Riverside leads in walk score (43 vs 24). New Smyrna Beach leads in cost of living index (117 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Smyrna Beach, FL | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1228) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 32,655 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,070 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $73,096 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+1.3 |
D+
69.3 Score
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$455,070
Population
32,655
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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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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