Pullman, WA 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.
Pullman
72.5
#882 nationally
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Pullman leads in crime level (3.6 vs 16.2). Pullman leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 31.3 min). Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $41,479).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pullman, WA | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#882) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 32,863 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,863 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $41,479 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 13.6 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.0 | R+1.3 |
C-
72.5 Score
Pullman, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$435,863
Population
32,863
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
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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