Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 0.6% more expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 12% (129.3 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $74,535 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Denver | Riverside vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 105.8 | +0.6% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 101.0 | +0.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 146.9 | -12.0% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 87.9 | +69.2% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 99.4 | +1.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 105.8 | +0.5% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Denver | $49,690 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Denver | $99,380 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Denver | $149,070 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.