salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,065
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$163
👥 People living there
718,877
319,069
Commute to work
24.9 min
31.3 min
College degree
56.5%
25.7%
Own their home
48.8%
56.8%
Below poverty line
11.2%
12.2%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Riverside for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Denver | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | $133,940 | +32% in Riverside |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $69,840 | -29% in Riverside |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $102,260 | -28% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $98,520 | +28% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | $169,920 | +27% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $165,490 | +23% in Riverside |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $105,030 | -18% in Riverside |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $83,920 | -16% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Denver and Riverside cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $60,374 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Riverside?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $98,192 in Riverside, 4% more in Denver.