salaryRiverside is 4% 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
$2,591
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,138
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$100,540
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$503,700
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,349
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$163
👥 People living there
211,666
319,069
Commute to work
35.5 min
31.3 min
College degree
17.8%
25.7%
Own their home
63.3%
56.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.2%
Unemployment
7.1%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Moreno Valley for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Riverside for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Moreno Valley or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Riverside is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,420 a month there versus $2,591 in Moreno Valley.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Moreno Valley?
About $57,682 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Moreno Valley or Riverside?
The typical household earns $100,540 in Moreno Valley and $98,192 in Riverside, 2% more in Moreno Valley.
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