Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Riverview, FL
VS
Tacoma, WA
🏆 Riverview leads 14 of 23 categories
Riverview
Florida
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$87,383 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
102,467
Tacoma
Washington
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$79,085
Violent Crime Index
280⚠ High
Population
219,234 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Riverview, FL
Pros
88% less violent crime than Tacoma
Homes cost $123k less ($292,700 vs $415,300)
Violent crime is well below the national average (131.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 72°F vs 48°F
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Tacoma
Households earn $8,298 more per year on average
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,757/mo
Longer commutes — 34.5 min average each way
Tacoma, WA
Pros
Rent averages $268/mo less ($1,489 vs $1,757)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 91°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $415,300
Violent crime (1063.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Property crime (5603.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Riverview
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Riverview
Median Income
$8,298
$87,383 vs $79,085/yr
Riverview
Violent Crime
88% lower
131.1 vs 1063.0 per 100k
Riverview
Median Home Value
$123k less
$292,700 vs $415,300
Riverview
Summer Heat
14.1°F warmer
July avg high 90.9°F vs 76.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Riverview, FL | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 113.0⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $292,700 ✓ Lower | $415,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,757⚠ High | $1,489⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,383 ✓ Higher | $79,085 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.5 min⚠ High | 29.6 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.5% ✓ Higher | 12.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 29 ✓ Safer | 275⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 280⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 21 ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) ✓ Better | B- (91) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.7:1 | 18.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.2% | 32.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.7% ✓ Higher | 90.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | HILLSBOROUGH | Tacoma School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.8°F ✓ Warmer | 48.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer | 76.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.6" | 40.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 5.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 102,467 | 219,234 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.3 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.6% ✓ Higher | 56.8% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% ✓ More | 19.7% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 14.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Riverview's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Tacoma's 113.0 (US average = 100).
Riverview is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Riverview leads 14 of 23 categories. Riverview wins 14 and Tacoma wins 9. 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 Tacoma or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($292,700 vs $415,300 median home), income ($87,383 vs $79,085), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Riverview, FL and Tacoma, WA are about 2,537 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.