Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Reno, NV
VS
Roswell, GA
🏆 Roswell leads 16 of 23 categories
Reno
Nevada
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$73,073
Violent Crime Index
139⚠ High
Population
265,196 ✓ Larger
Roswell
Georgia
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$122,924 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
92,770
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Reno, NV
Pros
Rent averages $259/mo less ($1,360 vs $1,619)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Homes cost $17k less ($462,100 vs $479,400)
Cons
Median income trails Roswell by $49,851/yr
Violent crime (529.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (5.0% vs 4.3%)
Roswell, GA
Pros
Households earn $49,851 more per year on average
70% less violent crime than Reno
More college-educated — 63.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.1 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (4.3%)
Milder winters — January highs near 52°F vs 46°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,619/mo
Longer commutes — 29.1 min average each way
Pricier housing — median home is $479,400
Key Differences at a Glance
Reno
Median Home Value
$17k less
$462,100 vs $479,400
Reno
Summer Heat
3.3°F warmer
July avg high 92.7°F vs 89.4°F
Roswell
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 102.8 (100 = US avg)
Roswell
Median Income
$49,851
$122,924 vs $73,073/yr
Roswell
Violent Crime
70% lower
160.1 vs 529.6 per 100k
Roswell
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
4.3% vs 5.0% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Reno, NV | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.8⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $462,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $479,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,360⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,619⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $73,073 | $122,924 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 20.5 min ✓ Shorter | 29.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.3% | 25.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 130⚠ High | 45 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 139⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (95) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.0:1 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% | 63.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 89.6% | 94.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Washoe County | Fulton County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 45.8°F | 51.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 92.7°F ✓ Warmer | 89.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.2" ✓ Drier | 53.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.3" | 1.3" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 265,196 ✓ Larger | 92,770 |
| Median Age | 36.9 | 40.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.3% | 70.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.8% ✓ More | 15.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Reno's cost of living index is 102.8 vs Roswell's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Roswell is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roswell leads 16 of 23 categories. Reno wins 7 and Roswell wins 16. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Reno to Roswell or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($462,100 vs $479,400 median home), income ($73,073 vs $122,924), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Reno, NV and Roswell, GA are about 1,987 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.