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Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 106.4 in Riverside, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 6.7% more expensive than Riverside; housing rents differ by 32% (170.4 vs 129.3). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $70,295 buys in Riverside, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Riverside | Los Angeles vs Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 106.4 | +6.7% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 101.4 | +5.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 129.3 | +31.8% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 148.6 | +6.7% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 101.3 | +3.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 106.3 | +6.6% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Riverside | $46,863 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Riverside | $93,727 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Riverside | $140,590 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.