Fitchburg, MA 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.
Fitchburg
67
#1469 nationally
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $65,963). Fitchburg leads in cost of living index (111 vs 140). Fitchburg leads in crime level (13.3 vs 16.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fitchburg, MA | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1469) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 41,579 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $409,654 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $65,963 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | R+1.3 |
D+
67 Score
Fitchburg, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,654
Population
41,579
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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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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