Riverside, CA vs Terrell, TX
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.
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in crime level (8.4 vs 16.2). Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 140). Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $61,513).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riverside, CA | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1938) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 318,858 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,289 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $83,448 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 16.2 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Riverside has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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