Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,235 in Florida versus $1,181 in Nevada. Overall, Nevada runs roughly 4% cheaper on rent than Florida, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $69,142 in Florida and $70,723 in Nevada — about 2% higher in Nevada. Florida has no state income tax and a 6% state sales tax; Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
6.85%
+0.8 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
None
None
about equal
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,235
$1,181
+4% in Florida
Median Home Value
$320,700
$395,300
+23% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$69,142
$70,723
+2% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
71.8°F
68.4°F
+3.4°F in Florida
Florida vs Nevada — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Florida or Nevada?
- Nevada is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,181 runs about 4% below Florida's $1,235, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Florida 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 $49,000 a year in Florida versus $47,000 in Nevada.
- Which has lower taxes, Florida or Nevada?
- Florida has no state income tax and a 6% state sales tax. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 2/1 cities we track in Florida/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.