Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 98.1 in Austin, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 8.5% more expensive than Austin; housing rents differ by 7% (129.3 vs 120.4). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $69,098 buys in Austin, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Austin | Riverside vs Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 98.1 | +8.5% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 93.8 | +8.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 120.4 | +7.4% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 82.0 | +81.2% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 96.2 | +5.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 99.6 | +6.8% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Austin | $46,065 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Austin | $92,131 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Austin | $138,196 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.