salaryArlington is 3% cheaperBased 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
$1,648
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$163
👥 People living there
397,742
319,069
Commute to work
26.6 min
31.3 min
College degree
32.6%
25.7%
Own their home
54.3%
56.8%
Below poverty line
12.9%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $98,520 | +51% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $70,880 | +45% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,800 | +44% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $133,940 | +32% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $169,920 | +30% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $72,790 | +23% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | $165,490 | +23% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $79,160 | +22% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Arlington is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,648 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $61,951 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Riverside?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $98,192 in Riverside, 17% more in Riverside.