salaryAtlanta is 6% 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
$1,999
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$163
👥 People living there
505,268
319,069
Commute to work
26.5 min
31.3 min
College degree
59.2%
25.7%
Own their home
46.4%
56.8%
Below poverty line
16.9%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta 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 | Atlanta | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $34,800 | +89% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $79,160 | +67% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $101,870 | +67% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $165,490 | +48% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $70,880 | +40% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $133,940 | +33% in Riverside |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | $115,120 | +31% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $98,520 | +29% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $63,828 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Riverside?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $98,192 in Riverside, 6% more in Riverside.