Compare Cities

Two cities. One clear winner.

Search any two US cities. Compare 12 metrics side-by-side. Shareable results.

City A
City B
City A
Reno
Nevada
Score7.2/10
Wins
7/12
Median Home
$498k
Jobs
+4.2%
City B
McAllen
Texas
Score7.1/10
Wins
5/12
Median Home
$232k
Jobs
+3.8%
Home price
-53%
McAllen vs Reno
Job growth
-0.4pp
McAllen vs Reno
Schools
+0.9
McAllen vs Reno
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Detailed comparison

Costs

03
Reno
$498k
Median Home Price
$232k Win
McAllen
Reno
$1,900/mo
Median Rent
$1,100/mo Win
McAllen
Reno
107
Cost Index
83 Win
McAllen

Quality of Life

32
Reno
6.5/10
Schools
7.4/10 Win
McAllen
Reno
6/10
Safety
7.2/10 Win
McAllen
Reno
Win54
Walk Score
38
McAllen
Reno
Win58
Bike Score
42
McAllen
Reno
Win30
Transit Score
20
McAllen

Opportunity

20
Reno
Win4.2%
Job Growth
3.8%
McAllen
Reno
Win7.2/10
Nabelly Score
7.1/10
McAllen

Demographics

20
Reno
Win264,165
Population
143,268
McAllen
Reno
Win109
Area (sq mi)
52
McAllen

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The verdict

Reno, NV wins 7 of 12 metrics.

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