Riverside, California vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 19.2% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $60,570 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Riverside, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower