| | Riverside, CA | Myrtle Beach, SC | United States |
| Overall | 131.2 | 90.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.4 | 97.1 | 100 |
| Health | 87.3 | 98.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 177.5 | 75.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $590,700 | $299,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,600.0% | 10,160.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 146.1 | 79.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.3 | 87.8 | 100 |
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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 Myrtle Beach 56 Reviews
Coming from Massachusetts and New York state, I loved the weather, beach and change of lifestyle. Being an outgoing friendly person I met some nice people here along More
We were looking for a new city, and Myrtle Beach had had enough press that we were curious to check it out. A 30something and 40something couple, both of us have More
If I could give 4.5 instead of 5 I would because Id like to see the traffic flow better with more red lights and see more money put in to landscaping the roadways and More
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