salaryRiverside is 7% 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
$2,109
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$163
👥 People living there
185,604
319,069
Commute to work
26.1 min
31.3 min
College degree
40.8%
25.7%
Own their home
54.1%
56.8%
Below poverty line
15%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.3%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Riverside for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,300 | $98,520 | +69% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $91,380 | $133,940 | +47% in Riverside |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | $115,120 | +37% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | $70,880 | +37% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,340 | $169,920 | +29% in Riverside |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $105,730 | +28% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $101,870 | +28% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $132,360 | $165,490 | +25% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Riverside is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,420 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $55,946 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Riverside?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $98,192 in Riverside, 9% more in Riverside.
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