Riverside, CA vs Irvine, CA

Rent & cost of living comparison

Riverside, CA is 28% cheaper to rent than Irvine, CA, with median rents of $2,381 vs $3,326. Household income is higher in Irvine, CA ($136,719 vs $91,045). Irvine, CA has a notably higher share of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher (70.6%).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents