salaryRiverside is 5% 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
$2,946
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$163
👥 People living there
294,078
319,069
Commute to work
36.8 min
31.3 min
College degree
54.8%
25.7%
Own their home
27.9%
56.8%
Below poverty line
15.6%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Riverside for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jersey City | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $102,260 | -35% in Riverside |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $69,840 | -31% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $34,800 | -27% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $79,160 | -26% in Riverside |
| Accountant | $105,650 | $83,920 | -21% in Riverside |
| Software Developer | $166,830 | $133,270 | -20% in Riverside |
| Plumber | $78,610 | $63,920 | -19% in Riverside |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,340 | $105,030 | -18% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Riverside is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,420 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $56,737 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Riverside?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $98,192 in Riverside, 7% more in Jersey City.