salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,826
$1,783
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,726
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$87,100
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$548,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
101.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,358
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$129
👥 People living there
511,764
273,212
Commute to work
24.7 min
20.3 min
College degree
32.5%
36.8%
Own their home
64.4%
49.8%
Below poverty line
10.3%
12.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Reno for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Reno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $25,700 | -46% in Reno |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $81,360 | +32% in Reno |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $77,020 | +21% in Reno |
| Lawyer | $135,670 | $163,380 | +20% in Reno |
| Electrician | $61,210 | $72,800 | +19% in Reno |
| Civil Engineer | $90,330 | $105,470 | +17% in Reno |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,520 | $117,850 | +15% in Reno |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $66,260 | -11% in Reno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Reno cheaper to live in?
Mesa and Reno cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Reno to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $58,663 a year gives the same standard of living in Reno.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Reno?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $87,100 in Reno, 2% more in Mesa.