Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Reno, NV
VS
Urban Honolulu, HI
🏆 Urban Honolulu leads 13 of 23 categories
Reno
Nevada
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$73,073
Violent Crime Index
139⚠ High
Population
265,196
Urban Honolulu
Hawaii
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$82,772 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
348,547 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Reno, NV
Pros
Homes cost $343k less ($462,100 vs $805,500)
Rent averages $374/mo less ($1,360 vs $1,734)
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Urban Honolulu
Cons
Violent crime (529.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Urban Honolulu by $9,699/yr
Urban Honolulu, HI
Pros
65% less violent crime than Reno
Violent crime is well below the national average (185.2 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 46°F
Households earn $9,699 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 79°F vs 93°F
More college-educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $805,500
Higher rents — median is $1,734/mo
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Reno
Key Differences at a Glance
Reno
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 102.8 vs 106.8 (100 = US avg)
Reno
Median Home Value
$343k less
$462,100 vs $805,500
Reno
Summer Heat
13.7°F warmer
July avg high 92.7°F vs 79.0°F
Urban Honolulu
Median Income
$9,699
$82,772 vs $73,073/yr
Urban Honolulu
Violent Crime
65% lower
185.2 vs 529.6 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Reno, NV | Urban Honolulu, HI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $462,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $805,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,360⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,734⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $73,073 | $82,772 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 20.5 min ✓ Shorter | 22.5 min |
| Work From Home % | 9.3% ✓ Higher | 7.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 130⚠ High | 63 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 139⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 116⚠ High | 85 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (95) | B+ (108) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.0:1 | 13.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% | 39.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 89.6% | 90.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Washoe County | Hawaii Department of Education |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 45.8°F | 76.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 92.7°F ✓ Warmer | 79.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.2" ✓ Drier | 31.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.3" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 265,196 | 348,547 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.9 | 42.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.3% ✓ Higher | 48.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% ✓ More | 16.8% |
| Over 65 | 15.8% | 21.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Reno's cost of living index is 102.8 vs Urban Honolulu's 106.8 (US average = 100).
Reno is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Urban Honolulu leads 13 of 23 categories. Reno wins 10 and Urban Honolulu wins 13. 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 Urban Honolulu or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($462,100 vs $805,500 median home), income ($73,073 vs $82,772), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Reno, NV and Urban Honolulu, HI are about 2,563 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.