salaryReno is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,783
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,726
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$87,100
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$548,300
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.0
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,358
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$147
👥 People living there
273,212
345,482
Commute to work
20.3 min
21.9 min
College degree
36.8%
41.5%
Own their home
49.8%
48.9%
Below poverty line
12.6%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Reno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Reno | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,700 | $60,250 | +134% in Urban Honolulu |
| Carpenter | $62,350 | $94,310 | +51% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $72,800 | $100,270 | +38% in Urban Honolulu |
| Registered Nurse | $107,520 | $139,260 | +30% in Urban Honolulu |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | $170,060 | +26% in Urban Honolulu |
| Lawyer | $163,380 | $120,870 | -26% in Urban Honolulu |
| Dental Hygienist | $117,850 | $96,440 | -18% in Urban Honolulu |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,430 | $73,080 | +17% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Reno or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Reno is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,783 a month there versus $2,226 in Urban Honolulu.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Reno?
About $65,908 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Reno or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $87,100 in Reno and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 7% more in Urban Honolulu.