5 Best Cities For Nurses Adjusted For Cost of Living

4. Riverside, California

Average Salary of a Nurse: $$105,570

Adjusted Average Income Based on Cost of Living: $$114,084

Riverside claims the title of the most populous city within the Inland Empire metropolitan area. Its name is derived from its proximity to the Santa Ana River, and residents enjoy the convenience of reaching downtown Los Angeles in just under an hour. Riverside holds historical significance as the birthplace of California’s citrus industry, housing the largest Mission Revival Style building in the United States. With a cost of living 7% lower than the average city on this list, the adjusted average nursing salary in Riverside soars to well over $114,000 per year.