Side-by-side
Jersey City vs Riverside
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Jersey City, NJ60 | Riverside, CA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 60 | 57 |
| Affordability | 60 | 72 |
| Housing | 16 | 18 |
| Jobs | 44 | 43 |
| Safety | 90 | 74 |
| Climate | 100 | 94 |
| Amenities | 35 | 23 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,901 | $4,536 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,998 | $1,743 |
| Median home value | $600,000 | $600,000 |
| Median HH income | $86,000 | $81,000 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Population | 297K | 320K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 27° | 95° / 43° |
| Sunny days / yr | 207 | 277 |