Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Reno is 11% more affordable than Worcester. A $75,000 salary in Worcester is equivalent to $66,600 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. Reno has a housing index of 133 while Worcester sits at 152 (national average = 100). The median home in Reno costs $450,000 compared to $340,000 in Worcester, a difference of $110,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,600 in Reno versus $1,600 in Worcester.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Reno scores 102 while Worcester scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Reno (96) are lower than Worcester (115).
Median household income in Reno is $61,648 compared to $52,228 in Worcester. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Reno.
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