Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 0.2% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 1% (129.3 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $75,161 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Sacramento | Riverside vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 106.7 | -0.2% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 105.2 | -3.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 130.2 | -0.7% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 151.3 | -1.8% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 100.3 | +1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 101.3 | +5.0% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Sacramento | $50,107 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Sacramento | $100,214 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Sacramento | $150,321 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.