| Riverside, CA | Des Moines, IA | United States |
Overall | 131.2 | 86.6 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 100.4 | 96.0 | 100 |
Health | 87.3 | 102.4 | 100 |
Housing | 177.5 | 57.8 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $590,700 | $175,700 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,600.0% | 8,960.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 146.1 | 74.7 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 112.3 | 112.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Des Moines 53 Reviews
Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the More
This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north More
Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike More
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