salaryRichmond is 9% 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
$1,644
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$163
👥 People living there
229,359
319,069
Commute to work
21.7 min
31.3 min
College degree
45.6%
25.7%
Own their home
43.5%
56.8%
Below poverty line
18.2%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond 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 | Richmond | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,720 | $101,870 | +62% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,290 | $98,520 | +61% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $93,580 | $133,940 | +43% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $51,870 | $70,880 | +37% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,820 | $169,920 | +33% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $126,810 | $165,490 | +31% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $60,790 | $79,160 | +30% in Riverside |
| Civil Engineer | $91,300 | $115,120 | +26% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $65,263 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or Riverside?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $98,192 in Riverside, 29% more in Riverside.