| | Lynchburg, VA | Riverside, CA | United States |
| Overall | 80.9 | 131.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.6 | 100.4 | 100 |
| Health | 104.2 | 87.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 63.5 | 177.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $221,800 | $590,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,870.0% | 10,600.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.7 | 146.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.9 | 112.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Lynchburg 
30 Reviews
Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't More
There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's More
I have lived in Lynchburg for twenty years and I am very happy More
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Reviews for Riverside 
42 Reviews
I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves.
Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am More
I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside.
1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs.
If you want to walk or bike you More
Whew where to begin with dear old riverside.
I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the More
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