Arizona vs Nevada
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.6%
6.85%
+1.3 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
2.50%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,253
$1,181
+6% in Arizona
Median Home Value
$364,300
$395,300
+9% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$77,041
$70,723
+8% in Arizona
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
75.1°F
68.4°F
+6.7°F in Arizona
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Arizona/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.