Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Reno, NV
VS
Tampa, FL
🏆 Tampa leads 12 of 23 categories
Reno
Nevada
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$73,073 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
139⚠ High
Population
265,196
Tampa
Florida
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$66,802
Violent Crime Index
117⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
388,768 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Reno, NV
Pros
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Households earn $6,271 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $462,100
Violent crime (529.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Tampa, FL
Pros
Homes cost $129k less ($333,200 vs $462,100)
16% less violent crime than Reno
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 46°F
More college-educated — 43.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (444.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Reno by $6,271/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Reno
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 102.8 vs 103.4 (100 = US avg)
Reno
Median Income
$6,271
$73,073 vs $66,802/yr
Tampa
Violent Crime
16% lower
444.6 vs 529.6 per 100k
Tampa
Median Home Value
$129k less
$333,200 vs $462,100
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Reno, NV | Tampa, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 103.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $462,100⚠ High | $333,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,360⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,422⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $73,073 ✓ Higher | $66,802 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 20.5 min ✓ Shorter | 24.8 min |
| Work From Home % | 9.3% | 16.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 130⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 139⚠ High | 117⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High | 70 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (95) | B (103) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% | 43.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 89.6% ✓ Higher | 89.0% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Washoe County | HILLSBOROUGH |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 45.8°F | 71.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 92.7°F ✓ Warmer | 91.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.2" ✓ Drier | 49.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.3" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 265,196 | 388,768 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.9 ✓ Older | 35.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.3% | 50.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | 20.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.8% ✓ More | 13.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Reno's cost of living index is 102.8 vs Tampa's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Reno is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tampa leads 12 of 23 categories. Reno wins 11 and Tampa wins 12. 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 Tampa or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($462,100 vs $333,200 median home), income ($73,073 vs $66,802), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Reno, NV and Tampa, FL are about 2,272 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.