Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $904 in Arkansas versus $1,206 in Nevada. Overall, Arkansas runs roughly 25% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $60,583 in Arkansas and $78,448 in Nevada — about 23% higher in Nevada. Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax; Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.5%
6.85%
+0.3 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
3.90%
None
+3.9 pp in Arkansas
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$904
$1,206
+33% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$221,200
$465,000
+110% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$60,583
$78,448
+29% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
62.7°F
68.4°F
+5.7°F in Nevada
Arkansas vs Nevada — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas or Nevada?
- Arkansas is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $904 runs about 25% below Nevada's $1,206, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Arkansas than in Nevada?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $36,000 a year in Arkansas versus $48,000 in Nevada.
- Which has lower taxes, Arkansas or Nevada?
- Arkansas has a top state income tax rate of 3.90% and a 6.5% state sales tax. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Arkansas/Nevada — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.