Haverhill, 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.
Haverhill
64.5
#1688 nationally
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Haverhill leads in crime level (11.3 vs 16.2). Haverhill leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 31.3 min). Haverhill leads in cost of living index (128 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Haverhill, MA | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1688) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 67,415 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $556,705 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $81,989 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+1.3 |
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64.5 Score
Haverhill, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$556,705
Population
67,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
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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