Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Reno, NV
VS
Sugar Land, TX
🏆 Sugar Land leads 18 of 22 categories
Reno
Nevada
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$73,073
Violent Crime Index
139⚠ High
Population
265,196 ✓ Larger
Sugar Land
Texas
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$132,247 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
21 ✓ Safer
Population
110,077
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Reno, NV
Pros
Rent averages $508/mo less ($1,360 vs $1,868)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Sugar Land by $59,174/yr
Violent crime (529.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $462,100
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Sugar Land
Sugar Land, TX
Pros
Households earn $59,174 more per year on average
85% less violent crime than Reno
Violent crime is well below the national average (78.0 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 61.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Homes cost $74k less ($387,900 vs $462,100)
Milder winters — January highs near 64°F vs 46°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,868/mo
Longer commutes — 30.0 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Sugar Land
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 102.8 (100 = US avg)
Sugar Land
Median Income
$59,174
$132,247 vs $73,073/yr
Sugar Land
Violent Crime
85% lower
78.0 vs 529.6 per 100k
Sugar Land
Median Home Value
$74k less
$387,900 vs $462,100
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Reno, NV | Sugar Land, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.8⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $462,100⚠ High | $387,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,360⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,868⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $73,073 | $132,247 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High | 5.0%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 20.5 min ✓ Shorter | 30.0 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.3% | 16.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 130⚠ High | 39 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 139⚠ High | 21 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High | 66 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (95) | A (125) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.0:1 | 16.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% | 61.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 89.6% | 94.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Washoe County | FORT BEND ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 45.8°F | 64.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 92.7°F | 94.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.2" ✓ Drier | 54.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.3" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 265,196 ✓ Larger | 110,077 |
| Median Age | 36.9 | 42.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.3% | 81.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | 22.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.8% | 18.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Reno's cost of living index is 102.8 vs Sugar Land's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Sugar Land is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Sugar Land leads 18 of 22 categories. Reno wins 4 and Sugar Land wins 18. 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 Sugar Land or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($462,100 vs $387,900 median home), income ($73,073 vs $132,247), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Reno, NV and Sugar Land, TX are about 1,533 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.