Side-by-side
Riverside vs Sacramento
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Riverside, CA55 | Sacramento, CA61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 61 |
| Affordability | 52 | 66 |
| Housing | 26 | 33 |
| Jobs | 34 | 32 |
| Safety | 60 | 63 |
| Climate | 94 | 98 |
| Amenities | 73 | 84 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,055 | $4,677 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,057 | $1,760 |
| Median home value | $542,100 | $484,600 |
| Median HH income | $88,575 | $83,753 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Population | 316.2K | 524.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 95° / 43° | 93° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 277 | 269 |