salaryReno is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,783
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,726
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$87,100
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$548,300
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.0
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,358
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$127
👥 People living there
273,212
528,706
Commute to work
20.3 min
25.3 min
College degree
36.8%
37.1%
Own their home
49.8%
51.7%
Below poverty line
12.6%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Reno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Reno | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,430 | $103,390 | +66% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $107,520 | $171,460 | +59% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,700 | $35,070 | +36% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $47,010 | $61,970 | +32% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $137,360 | $172,010 | +25% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $105,470 | $130,150 | +23% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $92,130 | $111,460 | +21% in Sacramento |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | $161,470 | +20% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Reno or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Reno is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,783 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Reno?
About $63,360 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Reno or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $87,100 in Reno and $94,176 in Sacramento, 8% more in Sacramento.