salaryFresno is 4% 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
$1,789
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$163
👥 People living there
545,970
319,069
Commute to work
22.4 min
31.3 min
College degree
25.5%
25.7%
Own their home
50.1%
56.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.2%
Unemployment
8.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $98,520 | +25% in Riverside |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,310 | $46,060 | +17% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $70,880 | +12% in Riverside |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $69,840 | +11% in Riverside |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,260 | $42,450 | +11% in Riverside |
| Truck Driver | $55,740 | $60,580 | +9% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $133,940 | +7% in Riverside |
| Accountant | $78,690 | $83,920 | +7% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Fresno is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,789 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $62,516 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Riverside?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $98,192 in Riverside, 22% more in Riverside.