Side-by-side
Riverside vs Santa Ana
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Riverside, CA57 | Santa Ana, CA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 55 |
| Affordability | 72 | 59 |
| Housing | 18 | 5 |
| Jobs | 43 | 36 |
| Safety | 74 | 82 |
| Climate | 94 | 100 |
| Amenities | 23 | 34 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,536 | $4,862 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,743 | $1,998 |
| Median home value | $600,000 | $760,000 |
| Median HH income | $81,000 | $78,000 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Population | 320K | 313K |
| Summer high / winter low | 95° / 43° | 80° / 48° |
| Sunny days / yr | 277 | 280 |