Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,133 in Idaho versus $1,206 in Nevada. Overall, Idaho runs roughly 6% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $81,308 in Idaho and $78,448 in Nevada — about 4% higher in Idaho. Idaho has a top state income tax rate of 5.30% 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)
5.30%
None
+5.3 pp in Idaho
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,133
$1,206
+6% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$456,000
$465,000
+2% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$81,308
$78,448
+4% in Idaho
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
52.5°F
68.4°F
+15.9°F in Nevada
Idaho vs Nevada — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Idaho or Nevada?
- Idaho is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,133 runs about 6% 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 Idaho 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 $45,000 a year in Idaho versus $48,000 in Nevada.
- Which has lower taxes, Idaho or Nevada?
- Idaho has a top state income tax rate of 5.30% 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 1/3 cities we track in Idaho/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.