salaryMobile is 21% 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
$1,257
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$163
👥 People living there
203,416
319,069
Commute to work
22.8 min
31.3 min
College degree
32%
25.7%
Own their home
54%
56.8%
Below poverty line
18.4%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile 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 | Mobile | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $101,870 | +117% in Riverside |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $105,730 | +74% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $79,160 | +69% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $79,490 | $133,940 | +68% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $169,920 | +64% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,970 | $98,520 | +62% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $165,490 | +58% in Riverside |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $46,430 | +50% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $72,493 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Riverside?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $98,192 in Riverside, 41% more in Riverside.