Riverside, CA vs Yakima, WA
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
Yakima
70
#1150 nationally
Yakima leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 31.3 min). Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $55,734). Yakima leads in cost of living index (107 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riverside, CA | Yakima, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1938) | 70 (#1150) |
| Population | 318,858 | 96,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,289 | $367,203 |
| Median Household Income | $83,448 | $55,734 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 16.2 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+14.3 |
D-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
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C-
70 Score
Yakima, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$367,203
Population
96,750
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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