salaryHenderson is 6% 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
$2,044
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,857
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$97,214
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$484,900
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,520
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$163
👥 People living there
332,141
319,069
Commute to work
24.3 min
31.3 min
College degree
37.4%
25.7%
Own their home
66.1%
56.8%
Below poverty line
9%
12.2%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Henderson for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Henderson | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $98,520 | +51% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $79,160 | +34% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $101,870 | +31% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $133,940 | +29% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $34,800 | +28% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $134,660 | $165,490 | +23% in Riverside |
| Cashier | $29,360 | $35,700 | +22% in Riverside |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $47,150 | +19% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Henderson is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,044 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Henderson?
About $63,728 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Henderson or Riverside?
The typical household earns $97,214 in Henderson and $98,192 in Riverside, 1% more in Riverside.