Newberg, OR 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.
Newberg
67.2
#1456 nationally
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Newberg leads in crime level (7.4 vs 16.2). Newberg leads in cost of living index (124 vs 140). Newberg leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newberg, OR | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1456) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 26,095 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $535,028 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $87,873 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | R+1.3 |
D+
67.2 Score
Newberg, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,028
Population
26,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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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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