Riverside, CA vs Sanford, ME
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.
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Sanford leads in crime level (4.3 vs 16.2). Sanford leads in cost of living index (103 vs 140). Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $71,848).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riverside, CA | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1938) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 318,858 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,289 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $83,448 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 16.2 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Riverside has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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