salaryPlano is 3% 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
$2,010
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,058
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$121,065
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$465,900
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,700
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$163
👥 People living there
290,594
319,069
Commute to work
25.4 min
31.3 min
College degree
60.5%
25.7%
Own their home
56.9%
56.8%
Below poverty line
6.8%
12.2%
Unemployment
4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Riverside for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Plano | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $98,520 | +51% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $70,880 | +45% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,800 | +44% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $133,940 | +32% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $169,920 | +30% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $72,790 | +23% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | $165,490 | +23% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $79,160 | +22% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Plano or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Plano is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,010 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Plano?
About $61,951 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Plano or Riverside?
The typical household earns $121,065 in Plano and $98,192 in Riverside, 23% more in Plano.