salaryColumbus is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Reno to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$1,783
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,726
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$87,100
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$548,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
101.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,358
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$129
👥 People living there
914,802
273,212
Commute to work
21.5 min
20.3 min
College degree
38.2%
36.8%
Own their home
44.1%
49.8%
Below poverty line
18.1%
12.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Reno for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Reno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $81,360 | +32% in Reno |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $25,700 | -31% in Reno |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $107,520 | +28% in Reno |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $78,600 | +27% in Reno |
| Plumber | $63,260 | $77,020 | +22% in Reno |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $117,850 | +22% in Reno |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $62,430 | -20% in Reno |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $163,380 | +19% in Reno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Reno cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,783 in Reno.
What salary do I need in Reno to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $63,485 a year gives the same standard of living in Reno.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Reno?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $87,100 in Reno, 18% more in Reno.