salaryLas Vegas 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
$1,806
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,614
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$79,676
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$427,900
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,065
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$163
👥 People living there
660,400
319,069
Commute to work
25.7 min
31.3 min
College degree
27.7%
25.7%
Own their home
56.6%
56.8%
Below poverty line
14%
12.2%
Unemployment
7.4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Las Vegas 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 | Las Vegas | 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 Las Vegas or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Las Vegas is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,806 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Las Vegas?
About $63,728 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Las Vegas or Riverside?
The typical household earns $79,676 in Las Vegas and $98,192 in Riverside, 19% more in Riverside.