salaryBirmingham is 16% 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
$1,291
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$163
👥 People living there
198,173
319,069
Commute to work
20.8 min
31.3 min
College degree
31.1%
25.7%
Own their home
45.5%
56.8%
Below poverty line
24.7%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham 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 | Birmingham | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $105,730 | +71% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $133,940 | +70% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $101,870 | +68% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $169,920 | +58% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,630 | $98,520 | +57% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $165,490 | +57% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $79,160 | +55% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $70,880 | +41% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $69,688 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Riverside?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $98,192 in Riverside, 49% more in Riverside.