2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
San Bernardino, CA vs Riverbank, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Riverbank or is it cheaper to live in San Bernardino?
- Riverbank is 1.9% less expensive than San Bernardino.

Which city has more affordable housing, Riverbank or San Bernardino?
- Riverbank housing costs are 15.4% more expensive than San Bernardino housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in San Bernardino or is Health Care more affordable in Riverbank.
- Health related expenses are 15.6% more in Riverbank.
 San Bernardino, CARiverbank, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock116.3100
 Food & Groceries98.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.2100
 Housing124.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$455,000$338,100
 Utilities109  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock117.9100
 Miscellaneous110.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for San Bernardino    19 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Living in san bernardino for now 8 years, id definitely say la is way better, from just looks to safety. i've seen a lot of sh*t happen here an it's sad. i never leave  More

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This place is the biggest county in all the United States, and it is also the biggest **** hole in the United States. It is a historical place with a tremendous story to  More

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Over 7 years ago

While I do believe the average housing price is slightly off (it is listed at $229,000, but it's actually more like $250,000), San Bernardino is still one of the most  More

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Reviews for Riverbank    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a small town just north of Modesto. The town sprouted overnight with the housing boom. Has the convenience of the big box retailers, but the smaller town feel.  More

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