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Riverside, CA vs Fortuna, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Fortuna or is it cheaper to live in Riverside?
- Fortuna is 17.7% less expensive than Riverside.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fortuna or Riverside?
- Fortuna housing costs are 28.2% less expensive than Riverside housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Riverside or is Health Care more affordable in Fortuna.
- Health related expenses are 34.8% more in Fortuna.
 Riverside, CAFortuna, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock108.0100
 Food & Groceries100.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock117.7100
 Housing177.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$375,100$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.6100
 Miscellaneous112.3  Unlock100
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

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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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Reviews for Fortuna    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I grew up in Fortuna, many people I grew up with still live there. I wish I could take my son and move back there to raise him. There is so much to learn from there.   More

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Over 11 years ago

Temperatures are moderate throughout the year. Median avg temp is 50-60 degrees. Little to no snow in winter and a lost less rain than in the Seattle! Down side is  More

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Over 11 years ago

Temperatures are moderate throughout the year. Median avg temp is 50-60 degrees. Little to no snow in winter and a lost less rain than in the Seattle! Down side is  More

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