Cost of Living · 2026
Metro population: 500K
Monthly take-home
$5,096
on $75K, single filer
2-BR rent (HUD FMR)
$1,870
per month
Median home value
$480,000
+3.2% year-over-year
Left after rent
$3,226
per month on $75K
Food costs (index, 100 = national avg)
104
Groceries
108
Dining out
On a $75,000 salary in Reno, you take home about $5,096 per month after federal and state taxes. A typical two-bedroom apartment runs $1,870 per month based on HUD fair market rents, leaving you with roughly $3,226 for everything else. If you are looking to buy, the median home in the Reno metro is valued at $480,000. These numbers use 2026 tax brackets and official government data sources. Use them as a starting point, not financial advice.
Compare Reno with other citiesData from IRS, HUD, BLS, and Zillow. Last updated March 2026.