Side-by-side
Riverside vs Tempe
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Riverside, CA55 | Tempe, AZ56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 56 |
| Affordability | 63 | 83 |
| Housing | 26 | 45 |
| Jobs | 30 | 20 |
| Safety | 48 | 45 |
| Climate | 98 | 72 |
| Amenities | 73 | 66 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,753 | $4,192 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,777 | $1,392 |
| Median home value | $542,100 | $421,900 |
| Median HH income | $88,575 | $77,643 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| Population | 316.2K | 186.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 43° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 304 | 306 |