salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,618
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$163
👥 People living there
180,547
319,069
Commute to work
31.5 min
31.3 min
College degree
22.5%
25.7%
Own their home
58%
56.8%
Below poverty line
12.4%
12.2%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Ontario | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $133,940 | 0% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $169,920 | 0% in Riverside |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,970 | $76,970 | 0% in Riverside |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,430 | $46,430 | 0% in Riverside |
| Medical Assistant | $46,700 | $46,700 | 0% in Riverside |
| Pharmacist | $161,870 | $161,870 | 0% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $165,490 | 0% in Riverside |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,730 | $105,730 | 0% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Ontario and Riverside cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Riverside?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $98,192 in Riverside, 2% more in Riverside.