Riverside, CA vs Vicksburg, MS
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
Vicksburg
76.1
#389 nationally
Riverside leads in walk score (43 vs 20). Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $45,147). Vicksburg leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riverside, CA | Vicksburg, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1938) | 76.1 (#389) |
| Population | 318,858 | 20,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,289 | $146,983 |
| Median Household Income | $83,448 | $45,147 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 16.2 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+4.0 |
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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C
76.1 Score
Vicksburg, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,983
Population
20,192
Crime
High
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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