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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 106.4 in Riverside, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 5.8% more expensive than Riverside; housing rents differ by 15% (148.6 vs 129.3). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $70,922 buys in Riverside, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Riverside | New York vs Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 106.4 | +5.8% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 101.4 | +8.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 129.3 | +14.9% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 148.6 | -14.5% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 101.3 | +4.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 106.3 | +6.7% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Riverside | $47,281 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Riverside | $94,562 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Riverside | $141,843 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.