Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 106.4 in Riverside, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 3.1% less expensive than Riverside; housing rents differ by 9% (117.9 vs 129.3). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $77,439 buys in Riverside, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Riverside | Dallas vs Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 106.4 | -3.1% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 101.4 | +1.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 129.3 | -8.8% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 148.6 | -39.0% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 101.3 | -1.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 106.3 | -4.7% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Riverside | $51,626 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Riverside | $103,252 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Riverside | $154,877 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.