Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
8% cheaper
Reno is 8% more affordable than Newark. A $75,000 salary in Newark is equivalent to $68,802 in Reno.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Newark has a housing index of 149 while Reno sits at 133 (national average = 100). The median home in Newark costs $340,000 compared to $450,000 in Reno, a difference of $110,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Newark versus $1,600 in Reno.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Newark scores 103 while Reno scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Newark (105) are higher than Reno (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Newark is $40,014 compared to $61,648 in Reno. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Reno.
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