Colorado vs Nevada
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
2.9%
6.85%
+3.9 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
4.40%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,305
$1,181
+10% in Colorado
Median Home Value
$586,700
$395,300
+33% in Colorado
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$85,364
$70,723
+17% in Colorado
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
50.2°F
68.4°F
+18.2°F in Nevada
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Colorado/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.