salaryReno is 5% 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
$2,618
$1,783
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$1,726
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$87,100
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$548,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
101.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$2,358
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$129
👥 People living there
180,547
273,212
Commute to work
31.5 min
20.3 min
College degree
22.5%
36.8%
Own their home
58%
49.8%
Below poverty line
12.4%
12.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Reno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Ontario | Reno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $62,430 | -37% in Reno |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $25,700 | -26% in Reno |
| Plumber | $63,920 | $77,020 | +20% in Reno |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $107,520 | -20% in Reno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $137,360 | -19% in Reno |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $134,550 | -19% in Reno |
| Cashier | $35,700 | $31,190 | -13% in Reno |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | $62,350 | -12% in Reno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Reno cheaper to live in?
Reno is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,783 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Reno to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $56,940 a year gives the same standard of living in Reno.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Reno?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $87,100 in Reno, 10% more in Ontario.