Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $1,206 in Nevada. Overall, Georgia runs roughly 24% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $78,448 in Nevada — about 28% higher in Nevada. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
6.85%
+2.8 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
None
+5.2 pp in Georgia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$916
$1,206
+32% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$182,300
$465,000
+155% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$78,448
+39% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
68.4°F
+3.2°F in Nevada
Georgia vs Nevada — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Nevada?
- Georgia is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $916 runs about 24% 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 Georgia 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 $37,000 a year in Georgia versus $48,000 in Nevada.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Nevada?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Georgia/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.