Truckee

California

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Carson City

Nevada

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What Stands Out

A quick read on this comparison

Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.

Best for affordability: Carson City, Nevada

Carson City, Nevada looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.

Potential dealbreaker: Truckee, California

Truckee, California needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.

Comparison Matrix

City
Route
General Info
Population16,29958,639
Elevation5,817 ft(1,773 m)4,682 ft(1,427 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$979,605
$482,642
Median Rent
$4,108
$1,798
Median Income$107,423$67,465
Rent Burden46%32%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days331 days/yr344 days/yr
Avg. High59°F64°F
Comfort Score41/100Challenging45/100Mixed
Temp Swing45°F50°F
Annual Rainfall33"(84 cm)16"(41 cm)
Annual Snowfall73"(185 cm)27"(69 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 48 (Avg)21 days > 100
AQI 45 (Avg)19 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Safety Score0 (Crime Index)72 / 100
School Rating7.8/105.1/10
Internet Access
Fiber: 5%Cable: 86%
Fiber: 3%Cable: 91%
Demographics
Median Age41.9 years42.1 years
College Educated58%24%
Remote Workers26%7%
Nature Access
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