salaryProvidence 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
$1,964
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$163
👥 People living there
191,767
319,069
Commute to work
25 min
31.3 min
College degree
34.6%
25.7%
Own their home
41.4%
56.8%
Below poverty line
20.7%
12.2%
Unemployment
8.2%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence 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 | Providence | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $99,880 | $133,940 | +34% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $76,850 | $101,870 | +33% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $135,520 | $169,920 | +25% in Riverside |
| Pharmacist | $130,840 | $161,870 | +24% in Riverside |
| Plumber | $79,820 | $63,920 | -20% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $66,150 | $79,160 | +20% in Riverside |
| Dental Hygienist | $89,310 | $105,730 | +18% in Riverside |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,580 | $105,030 | -18% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Providence is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,964 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Providence?
About $62,753 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Providence or Riverside?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $98,192 in Riverside, 25% more in Riverside.