salaryCleveland is 13% 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
$1,277
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$163
👥 People living there
366,097
319,069
Commute to work
22.5 min
31.3 min
College degree
22.4%
25.7%
Own their home
41.7%
56.8%
Below poverty line
30.6%
12.2%
Unemployment
10.8%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $133,940 | +60% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,800 | $169,920 | +30% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $98,520 | +29% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $101,870 | +27% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $79,160 | +26% in Riverside |
| Cashier | $29,130 | $35,700 | +23% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $135,860 | $165,490 | +22% in Riverside |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,900 | $76,970 | +20% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $67,997 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Riverside?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $98,192 in Riverside, 55% more in Riverside.