Quick answer
Overall prices in the Washington, DC metro were 108.9 vs 106.4 in Riverside, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Washington is 2.3% more expensive than Riverside; housing rents differ by 17% (151.1 vs 129.3). A $75,000 income in Washington buys about what $73,318 buys in Riverside, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Washington | Riverside | Washington vs Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.9 | 106.4 | +2.3% |
| Goods | 104.8 | 101.4 | +3.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.1 | 129.3 | +16.9% |
| Utilities | 106.7 | 148.6 | -28.2% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 101.3 | +1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 114.8 | 106.3 | +7.9% |
| $50,000 in Washington equals in Riverside | $48,879 | ||
| $100,000 in Washington equals in Riverside | $97,757 | ||
| $150,000 in Washington equals in Riverside | $146,636 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.