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
$1,964
$1,783
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$1,726
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$87,100
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$548,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
101.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$2,358
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$129
👥 People living there
191,767
273,212
Commute to work
25 min
20.3 min
College degree
34.6%
36.8%
Own their home
41.4%
49.8%
Below poverty line
20.7%
12.6%
Unemployment
8.2%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Reno for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Providence | Reno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $89,310 | $117,850 | +32% in Reno |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,750 | $25,700 | -28% in Reno |
| Elementary School Teacher | $86,720 | $62,430 | -28% in Reno |
| Firefighter | $66,150 | $81,360 | +23% in Reno |
| Lawyer | $133,000 | $163,380 | +23% in Reno |
| Market Research Analyst | $83,960 | $66,260 | -21% in Reno |
| Police Officer | $76,850 | $92,130 | +20% in Reno |
| Pharmacist | $130,840 | $154,380 | +18% in Reno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or Reno cheaper to live in?
Providence 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 Providence?
About $59,553 a year gives the same standard of living in Reno.
Where do people earn more, Providence or Reno?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $87,100 in Reno, 16% more in Reno.