salaryRaleigh is 3% 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
$1,822
$1,783
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,726
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$87,100
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$548,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
101.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$2,358
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$129
👥 People living there
481,031
273,212
Commute to work
23 min
20.3 min
College degree
54%
36.8%
Own their home
50.7%
49.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
12.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Reno for lower rent, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | Reno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $81,360 | +78% in Reno |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $92,130 | +40% in Reno |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $72,800 | +28% in Reno |
| Plumber | $60,540 | $77,020 | +27% in Reno |
| Registered Nurse | $84,830 | $107,520 | +27% in Reno |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,860 | $25,700 | -26% in Reno |
| Lawyer | $131,920 | $163,380 | +24% in Reno |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $62,350 | +23% in Reno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Reno cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,783 in Reno.
What salary do I need in Reno to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $61,746 a year gives the same standard of living in Reno.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Reno?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $87,100 in Reno, 6% more in Raleigh.