| | Riverside, CA | Amarillo, TX | United States |
| Overall | 131.2 | 73.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.4 | 91.7 | 100 |
| Health | 87.3 | 101.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 177.5 | 53.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $590,700 | $188,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,600.0% | 9,370.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 146.1 | 74.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.3 | 77.5 | 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 Amarillo 31 Reviews
I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time More
I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am More
Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce More
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