salaryKansas City is 15% 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
$1,535
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$163
👥 People living there
510,612
319,069
Commute to work
21.7 min
31.3 min
College degree
38.4%
25.7%
Own their home
55.4%
56.8%
Below poverty line
14.6%
12.2%
Unemployment
4.4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City 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 | Kansas City | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $101,870 | +62% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,060 | $98,520 | +61% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $133,940 | +61% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $79,160 | +30% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,760 | $169,920 | +30% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $133,350 | $165,490 | +24% in Riverside |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,420 | $76,970 | +19% in Riverside |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,710 | $46,430 | +17% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $69,011 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Riverside?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $98,192 in Riverside, 24% more in Riverside.