Riviera Beach, FL vs Ruston, LA
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.
Riviera Beach
62.6
#1843 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 25.8). Riviera Beach leads in median household income ($57,851 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 24.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riviera Beach, FL | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1843) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 38,663 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,283 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $57,851 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 25.8 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | R+25.4 |
D-
62.6 Score
Riviera Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,283
Population
38,663
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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C-
72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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