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Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 5.5% more expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 5% (129.3 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $71,073 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Salt Lake City | Riverside vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 100.9 | +5.5% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 96.4 | +5.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 123.3 | +4.9% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 79.0 | +88.2% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 99.0 | +2.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 98.5 | +8.0% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Salt Lake City | $47,382 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Salt Lake City | $94,763 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Salt Lake City | $142,145 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.