Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Riverview, FL
VS
Westminster, 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 ✓ Larger
Westminster
California
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$80,271
Violent Crime Index
115⚠ High
Population
90,638
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Riverview, FL
Pros
Homes cost $484k less ($292,700 vs $777,100)
70% less violent crime than Westminster
Violent crime is well below the national average (131.1 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.9 pts lower (5.6%)
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Westminster
Rent averages $220/mo less ($1,757 vs $1,977)
Cons
Longer commutes — 34.5 min average each way
Westminster, CA
Pros
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 83°F vs 91°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $777,100
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Cost of living runs 12% higher than Riverview
Property crime (2498.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Riverview
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Riverview
Median Income
$7,112
$87,383 vs $80,271/yr
Riverview
Violent Crime
70% lower
131.1 vs 436.2 per 100k
Riverview
Median Home Value
$484k less
$292,700 vs $777,100
Riverview
Unemployment
1.9 pp lower
5.6% vs 7.5% unemployment
Riverview
Summer Heat
8.4°F warmer
July avg high 90.9°F vs 82.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Riverview, FL | Westminster, 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 | $777,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,757⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,977⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,383 ✓ Higher | $80,271 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.5 min⚠ High | 28.0 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.5% ✓ Higher | 9.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 29 ✓ Safer | 116⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 115⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 21 ✓ Safer | 119⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) ✓ Better | C- (72) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.8:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.2% ✓ Higher | 26.0% |
| High School or Higher | 91.7% ✓ Higher | 77.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | HILLSBOROUGH | Westminster |
| 🌤 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 ✓ Larger | 90,638 |
| Median Age | 36.3 | 41.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.6% ✓ Higher | 52.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% ✓ More | 21.2% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 17.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Riverview's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Westminster'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 Westminster 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 Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($292,700 vs $777,100 median home), income ($87,383 vs $80,271), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Riverview, FL and Westminster, CA are about 2,147 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.