Looking for a fresh start in a new Riverside neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Riverside for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 5,814
-11%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 140
11% lower than Riverside
Population 11,041
-5%
Cost of Living Index 133 vs 140
5% lower than Riverside
Population 16,214
-5%
Cost of Living Index 133 vs 140
5% lower than Riverside
Population 4,502
-5%
Cost of Living Index 134 vs 140
5% lower than Riverside
Population 25,546
-4%
Cost of Living Index 134 vs 140
4% lower than Riverside
Population 15,610
-4%
Cost of Living Index 135 vs 140
4% lower than Riverside
Population 22,358
-4%
Cost of Living Index 135 vs 140
4% lower than Riverside
Population 40,678
-4%
Cost of Living Index 135 vs 140
4% lower than Riverside
Population 10,204
-3%
Cost of Living Index 137 vs 140
3% lower than Riverside
Population 29,706
-3%
Cost of Living Index 137 vs 140
3% lower than Riverside
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