salaryRiverside is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,420
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$168
👥 People living there
319,069
990,138
Commute to work
31.3 min
27.3 min
College degree
25.7%
47.3%
Own their home
56.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
12.2%
8.1%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Riverside | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $141,960 | +103% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $152,100 | +92% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $63,920 | $107,560 | +68% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $216,740 | +62% in San Jose |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | $163,860 | +60% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $133,270 | $213,110 | +60% in San Jose |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | $157,140 | +50% in San Jose |
| Accountant | $83,920 | $121,700 | +45% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Riverside is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,420 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $62,244 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or San Jose?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $157,922 in San Jose, 38% more in San Jose.