Riverside, California vs. Janesville, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Janesville, Wisconsin is 36.9% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $28,389 in Janesville, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Janesville, Wisconsin is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Janesville
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Janesville, WI
Compared to Riverside, Janesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  45.0% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower