Burlington, NC vs Riverside, CA
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.
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Riverside leads in crime level (16.2 vs 26.1). Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $52,963). Burlington leads in cost of living index (92 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 60,032 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | R+1.3 |
D+
68.8 Score
Burlington, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,731
Population
60,032
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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D-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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