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
$1,893
$1,783
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,729
$1,726
💵 Families earn per year
$87,717
$87,100
🔑 Buying a house
$420,700
$548,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
101.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,850
$2,358
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$129
👥 People living there
1,642,323
273,212
Commute to work
25.6 min
20.3 min
College degree
33.6%
36.8%
Own their home
57.3%
49.8%
Below poverty line
13.7%
12.6%
Unemployment
5%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
- Pick Reno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Phoenix | 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 Phoenix or Reno cheaper to live in?
Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
About $58,663 a year gives the same standard of living in Reno.
Where do people earn more, Phoenix or Reno?
The typical household earns $87,717 in Phoenix and $87,100 in Reno, 1% more in Phoenix.