salaryEl Paso is 18% 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
$1,246
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$163
👥 People living there
680,130
319,069
Commute to work
23.4 min
31.3 min
College degree
28.1%
25.7%
Own their home
60.8%
56.8%
Below poverty line
18.4%
12.2%
Unemployment
6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso 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 | El Paso | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $70,880 | +67% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $34,800 | +59% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $79,160 | +57% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $86,100 | $133,940 | +56% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,800 | $98,520 | +54% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $107,220 | $165,490 | +54% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $72,790 | +51% in Riverside |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $42,450 | +46% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Riverside cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $71,031 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Riverside?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $98,192 in Riverside, 34% more in Riverside.