salaryColumbus is 19% 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
$1,314
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$163
👥 People living there
203,711
319,069
Commute to work
20.9 min
31.3 min
College degree
30.5%
25.7%
Own their home
50.8%
56.8%
Below poverty line
19%
12.2%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $101,870 | +104% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $34,800 | +67% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $82,500 | $133,940 | +62% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $79,160 | +62% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,360 | $98,520 | +61% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $70,880 | +57% in Riverside |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $115,120 | +48% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $72,790 | +43% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $71,521 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Riverside?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $98,192 in Riverside, 36% more in Riverside.