salaryRaleigh is 8% 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
$1,822
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$163
👥 People living there
481,031
319,069
Commute to work
23 min
31.3 min
College degree
54%
25.7%
Own their home
50.7%
56.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
12.2%
Unemployment
4.4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $79,160 | +73% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,170 | $98,520 | +64% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $84,830 | $133,940 | +58% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $101,870 | +55% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $70,880 | +39% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $124,300 | $165,490 | +33% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,150 | $169,920 | +33% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $72,790 | +28% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $65,064 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Riverside?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $98,192 in Riverside, 6% more in Riverside.