Riverside, CA vs Smyrna, TN
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
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Riverside leads in walk score (43 vs 20). Smyrna leads in crime level (7.6 vs 16.2). Smyrna leads in cost of living index (103 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riverside, CA | Smyrna, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1938) | 67.9 (#1374) |
| Population | 318,858 | 57,418 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,289 | $406,036 |
| Median Household Income | $83,448 | $76,115 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 16.2 | 7.6 |
| 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 | R+21.8 |
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+
67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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