salaryLincoln is 16% 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
$1,328
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$163
👥 People living there
294,856
319,069
Commute to work
18.4 min
31.3 min
College degree
41.8%
25.7%
Own their home
56.1%
56.8%
Below poverty line
12.7%
12.2%
Unemployment
3.3%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln 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 | Lincoln | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,940 | $98,520 | +59% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $87,530 | $133,940 | +53% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $70,880 | +42% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,440 | $169,920 | +37% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $79,160 | +32% in Riverside |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $133,270 | +31% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $128,050 | $165,490 | +29% in Riverside |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $83,920 | +29% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $69,736 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Riverside?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $98,192 in Riverside, 21% more in Riverside.