salaryRiverside 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
$2,279
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$163
👥 People living there
455,548
319,069
Commute to work
29.9 min
31.3 min
College degree
35.6%
25.7%
Own their home
41.2%
56.8%
Below poverty line
14.8%
12.2%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Riverside for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $79,160 | -19% in Riverside |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $102,260 | -19% in Riverside |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $133,270 | -17% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $101,870 | -16% in Riverside |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $69,840 | -16% in Riverside |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $105,730 | -14% in Riverside |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $121,560 | $105,030 | -14% in Riverside |
| HVAC Technician | $73,830 | $64,300 | -13% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Riverside is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,420 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $56,236 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Riverside?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $98,192 in Riverside, 4% more in Riverside.