Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
22% cheaper
Cleveland is 22% more affordable than Reno. A $75,000 salary in Reno is equivalent to $58,784 in Cleveland.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Ohio salaries · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Cleveland has a housing index of 59 while Reno sits at 133 (national average = 100). The median home in Cleveland costs $100,000 compared to $450,000 in Reno, a difference of $350,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $900 in Cleveland versus $1,600 in Reno.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cleveland scores 99 while Reno scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cleveland (96) match Reno (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cleveland is $32,053 compared to $61,648 in Reno. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cleveland.
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