Population
Washington
672,079
Riverside
316,241
Median Income
Washington
$106,287
Riverside
$88,575
Home Value
Washington
$724,600
Riverside
$542,100
Rent
Washington
$1,900
Riverside
$1,812
Crime Rate
Washington
9.26
Riverside
5.90
Cost of Living
Washington
181.6
Riverside
160.0
Avg Temp
Washington
57°F
Riverside
N/A
Unemployment
Washington
6.5%
Riverside
6.0%
How Similar Are Washington & Riverside?
Riverside is Washington's #23 most similar city
2 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Washington
672,079
Riverside
316,241
Washington (672,079) is about 2.1x larger than Riverside (316,241).
Violent Crime
Washington
9.26
Riverside
5.90
Washington has a 36% higher violent crime than Riverside.
Property Crime
Washington
35.88
Riverside
28.32
Washington has a 21% higher property crime than Riverside.
Political Leaning
Washington
5.1%
Riverside
49.3%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Riverside has a stronger Democratic lean (90% difference).
Unemployment
Washington
6.5%
Riverside
6.0%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 8% difference.
Median Income
Washington
$106,287
Riverside
$88,575
Washington has a 17% higher median income than Riverside.
Home Values
Washington
$724,600
Riverside
$542,100
Washington has a 25% higher home values than Riverside.
Education
Washington
45.8%
Riverside
16.2%
Washington's education is significantly higher than Riverside's — 65% difference.
Demographics
Washington
39.1%
Riverside
39.2%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 0% difference.
Cost of Living
Washington
181.6
Riverside
160.0
Washington has a 12% higher cost of living than Riverside.
2 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Washington and Riverside differ in most key areas.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — Riverside leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDRiverside scores 221.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 261.5 in Washington. Riverside scores 160.0 on the overall cost index (100 = national avg) vs 181.6 in Washington. Riverside has a living wage (family of 4) of $166,435 vs $188,883 in Washington (13% lower).
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Housing Market — Riverside leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSRiverside has a vacancy rate of 4.9% compared to 9.7% in Washington. Riverside has a single-family homes of 68.9% compared to 33.2% in Washington. Washington has a median home value of $724,600 vs $542,100 in Riverside (34% higher).
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Jobs & Economy — Washington leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWashington has a work from home of 29.4% compared to 9.3% in Riverside. Washington: 400,621 vs Riverside: 162,198 for labor force. Washington has a per capita income of $75,253 vs $33,716 in Riverside (123% higher).
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Crime & Safety — Riverside leads
Source: FBI UCRRiverside has a murder rate (per 1k) of 0.03 compared to 0.25 in Washington. Riverside has a robbery rate (per 1k) of 1.20 compared to 4.39 in Washington. Riverside has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 5.90 compared to 9.26 in Washington.
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Schools & Education — Washington leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauWashington has a bachelor's degree or higher of 45.8% compared to 16.2% in Riverside. Washington has a high school diploma or higher of 56.3% compared to 33.9% in Riverside.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWashington has a population of 672,079, about 2.1x the size of Riverside (316,241). Riverside skews younger with a median age of 33.1 vs 34.9.
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Washington
Riverside
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWashington: 5 vs Riverside: 4 for with emergency services. Riverside: 3.0 vs Washington: 2.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Washington leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWashington has a public transit of 22.3% compared to 1.5% in Riverside. Washington has a bicycle of 3.3% compared to 0.7% in Riverside. Washington has a work from home of 29.4% compared to 9.3% in Riverside.
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