Cost of Living in Riverside, California

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.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Riverside is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Riverside, California is more expensive.

Riverside cost of living is 134.1

COST OF LIVING	Riverside	California	USA
	134.1	149.9	100
	100.4	105.1	100
	87.3	98.3	100
	177.5	234.8	100
	$590,700	$733,500	$338,100
	106	102.4	100
	146.1	133.1	100
	112.3	118.7	100

100=National Average

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Reviews for Riverside 42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years - 9/17/2021
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... Read More

SANDRA | Beaumont, CA | Reply | 1 Reply

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Worst Medical Care Around! Lots of Break Ins! - 1/7/2021
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... Read More

Alex | Riverside, CA | Reply | 6 Replies

A depressing place. - 12/16/2018
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... Read More

Eric | Riverside, CA | Reply | 3 Replies

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92503 92507 92504 92505 92506 92508 92501

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