salaryColorado Springs is 6% 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
$1,901
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$163
👥 People living there
487,887
319,069
Commute to work
22.7 min
31.3 min
College degree
42.7%
25.7%
Own their home
60.9%
56.8%
Below poverty line
9%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $98,520 | +61% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $96,140 | $133,940 | +39% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,950 | $169,920 | +31% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $79,160 | +25% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $34,800 | -25% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $70,880 | +23% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $59,210 | $72,790 | +23% in Riverside |
| Market Research Analyst | $90,210 | $69,840 | -23% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $63,417 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Riverside?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $98,192 in Riverside, 7% more in Riverside.
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