Meriden, CT vs Riverside, OH
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.
Meriden
75.4
#466 nationally
Riverside
79.4
#128 nationally
Meriden leads in crime level (3.5 vs 10.0). Riverside leads in cost of living index (86 vs 107). Riverside leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 23.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Meriden, CT | Riverside, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#466) | 79.4 (#128) |
| Population | 60,111 | 24,340 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,476 | $174,321 |
| Median Household Income | $63,671 | $56,232 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 10.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | Even |
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75.4 Score
Meriden, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$328,476
Population
60,111
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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79.4 Score
Riverside, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$174,321
Population
24,340
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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