salaryLincoln is 10% 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
$1,328
$1,783
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,726
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$87,100
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$548,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
101.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$2,358
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$129
👥 People living there
294,856
273,212
Commute to work
18.4 min
20.3 min
College degree
41.8%
36.8%
Own their home
56.1%
49.8%
Below poverty line
12.7%
12.6%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Reno for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Reno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $163,380 | +61% in Reno |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $81,360 | +36% in Reno |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $25,700 | -29% in Reno |
| Plumber | $60,670 | $77,020 | +27% in Reno |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $82,370 | +26% in Reno |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $62,350 | +25% in Reno |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,070 | $78,600 | +25% in Reno |
| Dental Hygienist | $95,100 | $117,850 | +24% in Reno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Reno cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,783 in Reno.
What salary do I need in Reno to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $66,180 a year gives the same standard of living in Reno.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Reno?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $87,100 in Reno, 11% more in Reno.