salaryReno is 9% 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
$2,334
$1,783
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,726
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$87,100
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$548,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
101.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,358
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$129
👥 People living there
214,169
273,212
Commute to work
33.4 min
20.3 min
College degree
21.4%
36.8%
Own their home
66.8%
49.8%
Below poverty line
9.9%
12.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Reno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Reno cheaper to live in?
Reno is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,783 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Reno to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $54,740 a year gives the same standard of living in Reno.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Reno?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $87,100 in Reno, 27% more in Fontana.