Batavia, IL vs Riverside, IL

Batavia is moderately more affordable than Riverside, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Batavia scores 103 compared to 117 for Riverside, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Riverside can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batavia is $1,255/month compared to $1,435/month in Riverside — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Batavia is more affordable at $358,000 median vs $460,500.

Median household income in Batavia is $119,167 compared to $149,219 in Riverside (-20.1%). While Riverside is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Batavia spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Riverside.