salaryDurham is 4% 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
$1,797
$1,783
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,726
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$87,100
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$548,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
101.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$2,358
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$129
👥 People living there
291,467
273,212
Commute to work
22.3 min
20.3 min
College degree
57.3%
36.8%
Own their home
52.3%
49.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Reno for lower rent, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Reno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $81,360 | +112% in Reno |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $92,130 | +53% in Reno |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $66,260 | -29% in Reno |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $77,020 | +28% in Reno |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $25,700 | -27% in Reno |
| Lawyer | $132,790 | $163,380 | +23% in Reno |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $72,800 | +23% in Reno |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $62,430 | +21% in Reno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Reno cheaper to live in?
Durham is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,797 a month there versus $1,783 in Reno.
What salary do I need in Reno to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $62,117 a year gives the same standard of living in Reno.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Reno?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $87,100 in Reno, 1% more in Durham.