salaryAustin is 9% 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
$1,932
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$163
👥 People living there
979,539
319,069
Commute to work
23.7 min
31.3 min
College degree
59.6%
25.7%
Own their home
43.4%
56.8%
Below poverty line
12%
12.2%
Unemployment
4.7%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $98,520 | +61% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $70,880 | +41% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $133,940 | +37% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $79,160 | +35% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,050 | $169,920 | +33% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $34,800 | +28% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $101,870 | +24% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | $165,490 | +23% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $65,125 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Riverside?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $98,192 in Riverside, 3% more in Austin.