Phoenixville, PA 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.
Phoenixville
67.8
#1383 nationally
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Phoenixville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 16.2). Phoenixville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 140). Phoenixville leads in average commute (27 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenixville, PA | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1383) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 19,871 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,576 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $91,593 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.5 | R+1.3 |
Data coverage note: Phoenixville is missing data for 1 metric that Riverside has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.8 Score
Phoenixville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,576
Population
19,871
Crime
Low
Median Income
$91,593
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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