Riverton, UT vs San Francisco, 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.
Riverton
69.5
#1202 nationally
San Francisco
62.9
#1817 nationally
San Francisco leads in walk score (89 vs 26). Riverton leads in cost of living index (128 vs 195). San Francisco leads in median household income ($136,689 vs $115,869).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riverton, UT | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1202) | 62.9 (#1817) |
| Population | 44,854 | 808,437 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $626,564 | $1,416,278 |
| Median Household Income | $115,869 | $136,689 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+64.8 |
D+
69.5 Score
Riverton, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$626,564
Population
44,854
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
West
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D-
62.9 Score
San Francisco, CA
Innovation capital on the bay
Median Home
$1,416,278
Population
808,437
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
Pacific
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