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Brenham, TX vs Reno, NV

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Is it cheaper to live in Reno or is it cheaper to live in Brenham?
- Reno is 33.4% more expensive than Brenham.

Which city has more affordable housing, Reno or Brenham?
- Reno housing costs are 110.9% more expensive than Brenham housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Brenham or is Health Care more affordable in Reno.
- Health related expenses are 2.8% less in Reno.
 Brenham, TXReno, NVUnited States
 Overall  Unlock118.6100
 Food & Groceries97.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock95.7100
 Housing82.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$494,500$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock94.2100
 Miscellaneous98.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Brenham    9 Reviews

Brenham is a typical town of it's size in Texas. The folks are friendly, but like anyplace else, it helps to have a group like a church, VFW, etc to introduce you to  More

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Was amazed at how many of the locals greeted us warmly each time we visited, though no one knew  More

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They have vets that will kill your cats at point blank range. See national news and social media sites. The ice cream will kill you with some deadly bacteria. Again  More

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Reviews for Reno    91 Reviews

K · Reno, NV

Pros: Absolutely beautiful. Lots to do outdoors. Lots of community events, live music, performing arts entertainment, street festivals, etc. Many areas are very  More

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Over 5 years ago

Yeah I moved here from the Midwest and wouldn’t ever go back. The weather, outdoor activities, closeness to national parks and the coast of California and Oregon are  More

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I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Not when it was "silicon valley". I had to basically flee after my son was born, 20 years ago because I was drowning financially.  More

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