Riverton, UT vs Somerville, MA
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.
Riverton
69.5
#1202 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 26). Riverton leads in crime level (2.0 vs 6.1). Riverton leads in cost of living index (128 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riverton, UT | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1202) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 44,854 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $626,564 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $115,869 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+39.5 |
D+
69.5 Score
Riverton, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$626,564
Population
44,854
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
West
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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