Riviera Beach, FL vs Wilmington, NC
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.
Riviera Beach
62.6
#1843 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Wilmington leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 24.4 min). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 110). Riviera Beach leads in median household income ($57,851 vs $54,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riviera Beach, FL | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1843) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 38,663 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,283 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $57,851 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 25.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+0.6 |
D-
62.6 Score
Riviera Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,283
Population
38,663
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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