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Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 3.6% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 39% (129.3 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $77,805 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | San Jose | Riverside vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 110.4 | -3.6% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 105.2 | -3.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 211.9 | -39.0% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 156.7 | -5.1% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 100.3 | +1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 119.3 | -10.9% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in San Jose | $51,870 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in San Jose | $103,740 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in San Jose | $155,610 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.