What is a pro or con of living in Riverside, Californiacompared to University Place, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 3% more expensive in Riverside.

What salary do I need to live in Riverside, California copmared to University Place, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in University Place, Washington should increase to $51,261 in Riverside, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

UNIVERSITY PLACE vs. RIVERSIDE
Cost of Living Comparison

University Place, Washington vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 2.5% more expensive than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,261 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than University Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Riverside
than in University Place, Washington

University Place, WA vs. Riverside, CA

Compared to University Place, Riverside is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

53.8% higher

Commute

24.3% higher

Health

1.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.9% lower

Cost of Food

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University Place, Washington vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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University Place, WA vs. Riverside, CA

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