salaryCharlotte 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
$1,881
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$163
👥 People living there
903,844
319,069
Commute to work
24.7 min
31.3 min
College degree
48%
25.7%
Own their home
51%
56.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.2%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $79,160 | +105% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $98,520 | +68% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $101,870 | +61% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $133,940 | +48% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $70,880 | +39% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,310 | $169,920 | +30% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $133,140 | $165,490 | +24% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $72,790 | +23% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $65,605 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Riverside?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $98,192 in Riverside, 10% more in Riverside.