Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Slightly above the national average, with no state income tax and Bay Area-driven growth.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 104
Median 2BR rent: $1,800/mo
Housing: 110 vs 100
Groceries: 101 vs 100
Utilities: 100 vs 100
Transportation: 101 vs 100
Healthcare: 99 vs 100
Reno offers mountains, casinos, and no state income tax, with growth fueled by Bay Area arrivals and nearby Tesla jobs. Costs run slightly above the national average.