Riverside, CA Cost of Living


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Riverside cost of living score
131.2
More expensive
31.2% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the California average
Riverside, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.2% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for California.

Riverside, CA

Housing costs in Riverside?
A typical home costs $590,700, which is 74.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.5% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Riverside costs $2,040 per month, which is 42.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Riverside?
To live comfortably in Riverside, California, a minimum annual income of $113,040 for a family, and $65,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Riverside?
Riverside, California offers plenty of attractions along with a competitive cost-of-living that makes it worth considering. Homeowners can take advantage of various housing options ranging from affordable single family homes to luxurious condominiums - while renters also have access to some attractive deals nowadays. Moreover, groceries and transportation expenses remain quite reasonable compared with other US cities - giving you more bang out of your buck if you choose Riverside as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRiversideCaliforniaUnited States
  131.2149.9100.0
  100.4105.1100
  87.398.3100.0
  177.5234.8100.0
  $590,700$733,500$338,100
  106.0%102.4%100.0%
  146.1133.1100.0
  112.3118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 6 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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