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Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 95.1 in St. Louis, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 11.9% more expensive than St. Louis; housing rents differ by 64% (129.3 vs 79.0). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $67,000 buys in St. Louis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | St. Louis | Riverside vs St. Louis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 95.1 | +11.9% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 100.0 | +1.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 79.0 | +63.6% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 69.9 | +112.6% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 98.6 | +2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 91.0 | +16.8% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in St. Louis | $44,667 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in St. Louis | $89,333 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in St. Louis | $134,000 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.