Jacksonville 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
$1,719
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$163
👥 People living there
977,670
319,069
Commute to work
24.1 min
31.3 min
College degree
33.2%
25.7%
Own their home
57.6%
56.8%
Below poverty line
14.5%
12.2%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville 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 | Jacksonville | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,080 | $98,520 | +61% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $83,520 | $133,940 | +60% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $50,540 | $70,880 | +40% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $58,940 | $79,160 | +34% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $78,810 | $101,870 | +29% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,810 | $169,920 | +27% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $132,350 | $165,490 | +25% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $58,280 | $72,790 | +25% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,719 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Jacksonville?
About $64,196 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Riverside?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $98,192 in Riverside, 23% more in Riverside.
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