Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 12.4% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 37% (129.3 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $66,738 buys in San Antonio, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | San Antonio | Riverside vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 94.7 | +12.4% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 93.8 | +8.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 94.6 | +36.7% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 82.2 | +80.9% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 96.2 | +5.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 96.1 | +10.6% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in San Antonio | $44,492 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in San Antonio | $88,984 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in San Antonio | $133,476 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.