salaryNew Orleans is 15% 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
$1,508
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,391
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$61,077
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$315,700
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,606
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$163
👥 People living there
371,853
319,069
Commute to work
22.6 min
31.3 min
College degree
42.4%
25.7%
Own their home
51.2%
56.8%
Below poverty line
22.6%
12.2%
Unemployment
7.5%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New Orleans | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $37,250 | $79,160 | +113% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,640 | $34,800 | +109% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $48,970 | $101,870 | +108% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $81,850 | $133,940 | +64% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,350 | $98,520 | +63% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $50,130 | $70,880 | +41% in Riverside |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,520 | $42,450 | +39% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,800 | $169,920 | +36% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Orleans or Riverside cheaper to live in?
New Orleans is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,508 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in New Orleans?
About $68,971 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, New Orleans or Riverside?
The typical household earns $61,077 in New Orleans and $98,192 in Riverside, 38% more in Riverside.