Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 92.2 in Memphis, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 15.5% more expensive than Memphis; housing rents differ by 62% (129.3 vs 79.8). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $64,950 buys in Memphis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Memphis | Riverside vs Memphis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 92.2 | +15.5% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 96.2 | +5.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 79.8 | +62.0% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 74.1 | +100.6% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 95.4 | +6.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 94.2 | +12.9% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Memphis | $43,300 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Memphis | $86,600 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Memphis | $129,900 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.