salaryReno is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,783
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,726
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$87,100
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$548,300
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.0
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,358
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$105
👥 People living there
273,212
195,300
Commute to work
20.3 min
23.2 min
College degree
36.8%
32.3%
Own their home
49.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
12.6%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Reno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Reno | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,700 | $54,780 | +113% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $72,800 | $105,090 | +44% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,430 | $82,330 | +32% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $77,020 | $101,010 | +31% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,260 | $85,350 | +29% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $125,710 | $156,000 | +24% in Vancouver |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | $163,810 | +22% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $107,520 | $130,310 | +21% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Reno or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Reno is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,783 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Reno?
About $62,618 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Reno or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $87,100 in Reno and $87,723 in Vancouver, 1% more in Vancouver.