Cities Similar to Riverside, CA

The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.

Cities similar to Riverside, CA

1. Fontana, CA

208,393 people · West

Score 92/100

COL Index

119.0

Home value

$600K

Rent estimate

$2,150/mo

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2. Sacramento, CA

524,943 people · West

Score 85/100

COL Index

117.0

Home value

$460K

Rent estimate

$1,770/mo

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3. Henderson, NV

317,610 people · West

Score 85/100

COL Index

109.0

Home value

$436K

Rent estimate

$1,660/mo

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4. San Bernardino, CA

222,101 people · West

Score 85/100

COL Index

108.0

Home value

$448K

Rent estimate

$1,670/mo

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5. Boise, ID

235,684 people · West

Score 84/100

COL Index

106.0

Home value

$504K

Rent estimate

$1,390/mo

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6. Oxnard, CA

202,063 people · West

Score 84/100

COL Index

146.0

Home value

$764K

Rent estimate

$1,960/mo

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7. Reno, NV

264,165 people · West

Score 84/100

COL Index

108.0

Home value

$450K

Rent estimate

$1,490/mo

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8. Denver, CO

715,522 people · West

Score 84/100

COL Index

110.0

Home value

$513K

Rent estimate

$1,840/mo

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9. Oakland, CA

440,646 people · West

Score 83/100

COL Index

165.0

Home value

$575K

Rent estimate

$1,990/mo

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10. Santa Ana, CA

310,227 people · West

Score 82/100

COL Index

154.0

Home value

$833K

Rent estimate

$2,255/mo

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How We Find Cities Similar to Riverside

We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.

A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.

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