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Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 106.4 in Riverside, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 3.7% less expensive than Riverside; housing rents differ by 13% (113.1 vs 129.3). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $77,843 buys in Riverside, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Riverside | Philadelphia vs Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 106.4 | -3.7% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 101.4 | -4.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 129.3 | -12.5% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 148.6 | -23.0% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 101.3 | +1.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 106.3 | +0.1% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Riverside | $51,896 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Riverside | $103,791 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Riverside | $155,687 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.