Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
14% cheaper
Jacksonville is 14% more affordable than Reno. A $75,000 salary in Reno is equivalent to $64,189 in Jacksonville.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Florida salaries · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Jacksonville has a housing index of 89 while Reno sits at 133 (national average = 100). The median home in Jacksonville costs $280,000 compared to $450,000 in Reno, a difference of $170,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Jacksonville versus $1,600 in Reno.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Jacksonville scores 101 while Reno scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Jacksonville (95) are lower than Reno (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Jacksonville is $53,025 compared to $61,648 in Reno. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Jacksonville.
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