Cheapest Cities Near Riverside (2026)

Riverside has a cost of living index of 117 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI34% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $870/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX33% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $800/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS32% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $750/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO32% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $800/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX32% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $800/mo on rent
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6
Evansville, IN32% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $990/moSave $760/mo on rent
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7
Topeka, KS32% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $940/moSave $810/mo on rent
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8
El Paso, TX32% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $1,050/moSave $700/mo on rent
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Riverside at a glance

117
COL index
100 = US avg
$1,750
1BR rent
per month
$520K
Home price
median
9.3%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

West Palm Beach, FLCOL: 117Scottsdale, AZCOL: 117Fort Lauderdale, FLCOL: 120Tacoma, WACOL: 114

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only