salaryMadison is 9% 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
$1,723
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$163
👥 People living there
278,001
319,069
Commute to work
19.4 min
31.3 min
College degree
59.9%
25.7%
Own their home
46%
56.8%
Below poverty line
16.4%
12.2%
Unemployment
2.7%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison 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 | Madison | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,690 | $98,520 | +55% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $79,160 | +40% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $133,940 | +32% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,080 | $169,920 | +28% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $80,580 | $101,870 | +26% in Riverside |
| Plumber | $85,160 | $63,920 | -25% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $133,950 | $165,490 | +24% in Riverside |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,550 | $76,970 | +19% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $65,646 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Riverside?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $98,192 in Riverside, 14% more in Riverside.