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
$1,619
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$163
👥 People living there
573,243
319,069
Commute to work
29.1 min
31.3 min
College degree
36.1%
25.7%
Own their home
47.5%
56.8%
Below poverty line
19.7%
12.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $99,550 | $133,940 | +35% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $76,530 | $101,870 | +33% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $98,520 | +29% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,990 | $169,920 | +29% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $138,790 | $165,490 | +19% in Riverside |
| Pharmacist | $138,110 | $161,870 | +17% in Riverside |
| Civil Engineer | $100,500 | $115,120 | +15% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $70,880 | +14% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
About $61,123 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Riverside?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $98,192 in Riverside, 32% more in Riverside.