Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 15.0% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 50% (129.3 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $65,245 buys in New Orleans, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | New Orleans | Riverside vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 92.6 | +15.0% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 93.7 | +8.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 86.0 | +50.3% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 71.2 | +108.7% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 95.7 | +5.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 98.2 | +8.2% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in New Orleans | $43,496 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in New Orleans | $86,993 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in New Orleans | $130,489 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.