salaryReno is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,783
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,726
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$87,100
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$548,300
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.0
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,358
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$109
👥 People living there
273,212
754,195
Commute to work
20.3 min
26 min
College degree
36.8%
68.4%
Own their home
49.8%
43.7%
Below poverty line
12.6%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Reno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Reno | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,700 | $57,280 | +123% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,430 | $102,920 | +65% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,260 | $102,170 | +54% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $31,190 | $44,210 | +42% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $72,800 | $101,780 | +40% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $106,050 | $146,030 | +38% in Seattle |
| Software Developer | $125,710 | $167,280 | +33% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $47,010 | $61,500 | +31% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Reno or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Reno is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,783 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Reno?
About $66,010 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Reno or Seattle?
The typical household earns $87,100 in Reno and $133,583 in Seattle, 35% more in Seattle.