Portland, 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.
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 43). Portland leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 31.3 min). Portland leads in cost of living index (128 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, OR | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1464) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 635,067 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,270 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $78,423 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 16.2 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | R+1.3 |
D+
67.1 Score
Portland, OR
Keep Portland Weird
Median Home
$534,270
Population
635,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
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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