salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,420
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$96
👥 People living there
319,069
681,294
Commute to work
31.3 min
30 min
College degree
25.7%
64.2%
Own their home
56.8%
41.5%
Below poverty line
12.2%
15.4%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Washington for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Riverside | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | $156,460 | +53% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $46,040 | +32% in Washington |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $87,160 | +25% in Washington |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $102,710 | -23% in Washington |
| Accountant | $83,920 | $102,140 | +22% in Washington |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | $127,040 | +21% in Washington |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $134,840 | -21% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $79,470 | -19% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or Washington cheaper to live in?
Riverside and Washington cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $61,377 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or Washington?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $118,495 in Washington, 17% more in Washington.