Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $963 in Indiana versus $1,181 in Nevada. Overall, Indiana runs roughly 18% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $62,995 in Indiana and $70,723 in Nevada — about 11% higher in Nevada. Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 2.95% and a 7% state sales tax; Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
7%
6.85%
+0.2 pp in Indiana
Income Tax (top rate)
2.95%
None
+3.0 pp in Indiana
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$963
$1,181
+23% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$207,000
$395,300
+91% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$62,995
$70,723
+12% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.2°F
68.4°F
+15.2°F in Nevada
Indiana vs Nevada — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Indiana or Nevada?
- Indiana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $963 runs about 18% below Nevada's $1,181, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Indiana 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 $39,000 a year in Indiana versus $47,000 in Nevada.
- Which has lower taxes, Indiana or Nevada?
- Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 2.95% and a 7% state sales tax. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Indiana/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.