salaryColumbus is 11% 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
$1,611
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$163
👥 People living there
914,802
319,069
Commute to work
21.5 min
31.3 min
College degree
38.2%
25.7%
Own their home
44.1%
56.8%
Below poverty line
18.1%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $133,940 | +60% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $169,920 | +36% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $79,160 | +28% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $98,520 | +26% in Riverside |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $76,970 | +24% in Riverside |
| Pharmacist | $133,960 | $161,870 | +21% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $137,550 | $165,490 | +20% in Riverside |
| Cashier | $30,140 | $35,700 | +18% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $66,896 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Riverside?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $98,192 in Riverside, 27% more in Riverside.