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Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 115.6 in San Francisco, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 7.9% less expensive than San Francisco; housing rents differ by 34% (129.3 vs 194.7). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $81,462 buys in San Francisco, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | San Francisco | Riverside vs San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 115.6 | -7.9% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 108.5 | -6.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 194.7 | -33.6% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 172.6 | -13.9% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 106.2 | -4.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 119.1 | -10.7% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in San Francisco | $54,308 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in San Francisco | $108,616 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in San Francisco | $162,924 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.