Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 97.9 in Richmond, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 8.8% more expensive than Richmond; housing rents differ by 30% (129.3 vs 99.1). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $68,952 buys in Richmond, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Richmond | Riverside vs Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 97.9 | +8.8% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 96.8 | +4.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 99.1 | +30.4% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 89.2 | +66.6% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 98.6 | +2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 98.1 | +8.4% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Richmond | $45,968 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Richmond | $91,936 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Richmond | $137,903 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.