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Newport Beach, CA vs Riverside, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Riverside is 6.2% longer than it is for residents of Newport Beach.
- 66.6% fewer residents of Riverside work from home compared to residents of Newport Beach.
 Newport Beach, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3227
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 Commute Mode
 Newport Beach, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)71.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock11.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.3%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.7%0.5%
 Walk1.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock6.9%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Newport Beach, CARiverside, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.2%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.15.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock13.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock6.0%2.9%
Reviews for Newport Beach    21 Reviews

I've lived here since late 2014. It's pretty on the outside and ugly on the inside. The people are hyper conservative, aggressively competitive. It's all about money and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I love calling Newport Beach my home. Every time I return from travel, I can feel the stress leave my body the minute I see the Ocean. I sell real estate in Newport  More

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Over 10 years ago

I currently reside on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, Ca. I grew up in Newport on the peninsula point near the wedge. I still visit the wedge but going to that area in  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

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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

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Over 7 years ago

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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