salaryOrlando is 5% 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
$1,955
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$163
👥 People living there
319,758
319,069
Commute to work
26.2 min
31.3 min
College degree
42.5%
25.7%
Own their home
39.5%
56.8%
Below poverty line
14.7%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando 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 | Orlando | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $79,160 | +74% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,190 | $98,520 | +64% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $101,870 | +62% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $83,550 | $133,940 | +60% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $72,790 | +43% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $70,880 | +42% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $127,200 | $165,490 | +30% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,640 | $169,920 | +30% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $62,972 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Riverside?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $98,192 in Riverside, 21% more in Riverside.