Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 104.8 in Minneapolis, MN in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 1.5% more expensive than Minneapolis; housing rents differ by 16% (129.3 vs 111.8). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $73,859 buys in Minneapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Minneapolis | Riverside vs Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 104.8 | +1.5% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 103.1 | -1.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 111.8 | +15.6% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 93.5 | +59.0% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 104.4 | -3.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 102.9 | +3.3% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Minneapolis | $49,239 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Minneapolis | $98,478 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Minneapolis | $147,717 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.