Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 8.4% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 25% (129.3 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $69,162 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Raleigh | Riverside vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 98.2 | +8.4% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 96.6 | +5.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 103.5 | +25.0% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 89.0 | +67.1% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 98.2 | +3.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 97.0 | +9.6% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Raleigh | $46,108 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Raleigh | $92,216 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Raleigh | $138,325 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.