salaryRiverside is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,420
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$131
👥 People living there
319,069
1,389,526
Commute to work
31.3 min
23.5 min
College degree
25.7%
51%
Own their home
56.8%
47.3%
Below poverty line
12.2%
11%
Unemployment
6.3%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Riverside | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $133,270 | $163,270 | +23% in San Diego |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,730 | $123,790 | +17% in San Diego |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | $119,600 | +17% in San Diego |
| HVAC Technician | $64,300 | $74,880 | +16% in San Diego |
| Accountant | $83,920 | $96,340 | +15% in San Diego |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $79,440 | +14% in San Diego |
| Plumber | $63,920 | $72,510 | +13% in San Diego |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | $119,090 | +13% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Riverside is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,420 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $63,069 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or San Diego?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $116,561 in San Diego, 16% more in San Diego.