Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 111.1 in Seattle, WA in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 4.2% less expensive than Seattle; housing rents differ by 15% (129.3 vs 151.3). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $78,305 buys in Seattle, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Seattle | Riverside vs Seattle |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 111.1 | -4.2% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 104.0 | -2.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 151.3 | -14.5% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 92.8 | +60.1% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 106.8 | -5.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 109.1 | -2.6% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Seattle | $52,204 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Seattle | $104,407 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Seattle | $156,611 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.