salaryHouston is 8% 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
$1,533
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$163
👥 People living there
2,328,253
319,069
Commute to work
27.2 min
31.3 min
College degree
36.6%
25.7%
Own their home
42.1%
56.8%
Below poverty line
19.9%
12.2%
Unemployment
6.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $34,800 | +58% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | $98,520 | +53% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $70,880 | +43% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $101,870 | +37% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $133,940 | +34% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $79,160 | +34% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,560 | $169,920 | +26% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $72,790 | +23% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $64,753 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Riverside?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $98,192 in Riverside, 29% more in Riverside.