Riverside, CA vs Vacaville, 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.
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Vacaville leads in crime level (8.0 vs 16.2). Vacaville leads in median household income ($106,764 vs $83,448). Riverside leads in walk score (43 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riverside, CA | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1938) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 318,858 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,289 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $83,448 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 16.2 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+23.0 |
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
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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