salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$163
👥 People living there
288,976
319,069
Commute to work
18.8 min
31.3 min
College degree
38.7%
25.7%
Own their home
63.9%
56.8%
Below poverty line
8.9%
12.2%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $34,800 | +33% in Riverside |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $63,920 | -32% in Riverside |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $133,270 | +28% in Riverside |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $64,300 | -25% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 | $98,520 | +24% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $79,160 | +22% in Riverside |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $105,730 | -20% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $133,940 | +16% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Anchorage and Riverside cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $60,582 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Riverside?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $98,192 in Riverside, 13% more in Anchorage.