Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $866 in Missouri versus $1,206 in Nevada. Overall, Missouri runs roughly 28% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,279 in Missouri and $78,448 in Nevada — about 30% higher in Nevada. Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% state sales tax; Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.225%
6.85%
+2.6 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
4.70%
None
+4.7 pp in Missouri
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$866
$1,206
+39% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$185,100
$465,000
+151% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,279
$78,448
+42% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
56.3°F
68.4°F
+12.1°F in Nevada
Missouri vs Nevada — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Missouri or Nevada?
- Missouri is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $866 runs about 28% 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 Missouri 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 $35,000 a year in Missouri versus $48,000 in Nevada.
- Which has lower taxes, Missouri or Nevada?
- Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% 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 Missouri/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.