salaryReno 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
$1,783
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,726
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$87,100
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$548,300
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.0
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,358
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$163
👥 People living there
273,212
319,069
Commute to work
20.3 min
31.3 min
College degree
36.8%
25.7%
Own their home
49.8%
56.8%
Below poverty line
12.6%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Reno 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 | Reno | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,430 | $98,520 | +58% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,700 | $34,800 | +35% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $107,520 | $133,940 | +25% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $137,360 | $169,920 | +24% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | $165,490 | +23% in Riverside |
| Plumber | $77,020 | $63,920 | -17% in Riverside |
| Cashier | $31,190 | $35,700 | +14% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $62,350 | $70,880 | +14% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Reno or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Reno is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,783 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Reno?
About $63,224 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Reno or Riverside?
The typical household earns $87,100 in Reno and $98,192 in Riverside, 11% more in Riverside.