Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 7.0% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 18% (129.3 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $70,097 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Jacksonville | Riverside vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 99.5 | +7.0% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 96.2 | +5.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 109.8 | +17.8% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 87.5 | +69.8% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 98.9 | +2.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 99.6 | +6.8% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Jacksonville | $46,732 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Jacksonville | $93,463 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Jacksonville | $140,195 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.