Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Riverview, FL
VS
Santa Ana, CA
🏆 Riverview leads 18 of 22 categories
Riverview
Florida
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$87,383 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
102,467
Santa Ana
California
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$84,210
Violent Crime Index
130⚠ High
Population
311,379 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Riverview, FL
Pros
Homes cost $331k less ($292,700 vs $624,000)
73% less violent crime than Santa Ana
Violent crime is well below the national average (131.1 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 32.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Santa Ana
Rent averages $128/mo less ($1,757 vs $1,885)
Cons
Longer commutes — 34.5 min average each way
Santa Ana, CA
Pros
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 83°F vs 91°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $624,000
Violent crime (493.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Cost of living runs 12% higher than Riverview
Key Differences at a Glance
Riverview
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Riverview
Median Income
$3,173
$87,383 vs $84,210/yr
Riverview
Violent Crime
73% lower
131.1 vs 493.1 per 100k
Riverview
Median Home Value
$331k less
$292,700 vs $624,000
Riverview
Summer Heat
8.4°F warmer
July avg high 90.9°F vs 82.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Riverview, FL | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $292,700 ✓ Lower | $624,000⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,757⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,885⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,383 ✓ Higher | $84,210 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.5 min⚠ High | 25.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.5% ✓ Higher | 8.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 29 ✓ Safer | 110⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 130⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 21 ✓ Safer | 81 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) ✓ Better | C+ (84) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 20.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.2% ✓ Higher | 17.9% |
| High School or Higher | 91.7% ✓ Higher | 65.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | HILLSBOROUGH | Santa Ana Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.8°F ✓ Warmer | 69.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer | 82.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.6" | 12.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 102,467 | 311,379 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.3 ✓ Older | 33.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.6% ✓ Higher | 44.8% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% ✓ More | 24.1% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% ✓ More | 10.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Riverview's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Santa Ana's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Riverview is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Riverview leads 18 of 22 categories. Riverview wins 18 and Santa Ana wins 4. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Riverview to Santa Ana or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($292,700 vs $624,000 median home), income ($87,383 vs $84,210), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Riverview, FL and Santa Ana, CA are about 2,140 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.