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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
Wins
7/12
Median Home
$498k
Jobs
+4.2%
City B
McAllen
Texas
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
Reno McAllen
Costs
0–3Reno
$498k
Median Home Price
$232k Win
McAllenReno
$1,900/mo
Median Rent
$1,100/mo Win
McAllenReno
107
Cost Index
83 Win
McAllenQuality of Life
3–2Reno
6.5/10
Schools
7.4/10 Win
McAllenReno
6/10
Safety
7.2/10 Win
McAllenReno
Win54
Walk Score
38
McAllenReno
Win58
Bike Score
42
McAllenReno
Win30
Transit Score
20
McAllenOpportunity
2–0Reno
Win4.2%
Job Growth
3.8%
McAllenReno
Win7.2/10
Nabelly Score
7.1/10
McAllenDemographics
2–0Reno
Win264,165
Population
143,268
McAllenReno
Win109
Area (sq mi)
52
McAllenLifestyle radar
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The verdict
Reno, NV wins 7 of 12 metrics.
Based on cost, quality of life, opportunity and demographics. Explore the full city profile for schools, neighborhoods, real estate and more.
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