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Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 6.2% more expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 12% (129.3 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $70,612 buys in Las Vegas, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Las Vegas | Riverside vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 100.2 | +6.2% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 96.3 | +5.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 115.5 | +11.9% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 90.6 | +64.0% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 98.7 | +2.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 101.6 | +4.6% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Las Vegas | $47,075 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Las Vegas | $94,150 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Las Vegas | $141,225 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.