Riverside, California vs. Carson City, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 17.4% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $82,550 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Carson City
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Carson City, NV
Compared to Riverside, Carson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower