Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Cost of Living & Economic Score
Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan statistical area.
Cost of living in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan area run 2.0% above the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 102.0 on a base of 100). That puts Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario close to the middle of the U.S. cost-of-living range.
For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every California household — see the California state report.
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- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA RPP 122.9 F
- Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA RPP 121.8 F
- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA RPP 121.3 F
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA RPP 119.0 F
- Salinas, CA RPP 117.0 F
- Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA RPP 115.0 F
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA RPP 114.0 F
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA RPP 114.5 F
- Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade, CA RPP 108.0 D
- Fresno, CA RPP 93.0 B
- Bakersfield, CA RPP 91.0 B
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA?
The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) of 102.0 (U.S.=100), meaning prices are 2.0% above the national average. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario an affordable place to live?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA has an InflationRank score of 75/100 (grade C), reflecting cost of living near the U.S. national average. The metro RPP of 102.0 compares to a U.S. baseline of 100.
How does Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario compare to other cities for cost of living?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA has a cost-of-living index of 102.0 (U.S.=100), 2.0% above the national average. Similar-cost metros include Bend-Redmond, OR (RPP 102.0), Reno, NV (RPP 102.0).
About the InflationRank Score
The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.
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