Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,150 in New Hampshire versus $1,206 in Nevada. Overall, New Hampshire runs roughly 5% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $77,415 in New Hampshire and $78,448 in Nevada — about 1% higher in Nevada. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax; Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
None
6.85%
+6.8 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
None
None
about equal
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,150
$1,206
+5% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$336,300
$465,000
+38% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$77,415
$78,448
+1% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
49.2°F
68.4°F
+19.2°F in Nevada
New Hampshire vs Nevada — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in New Hampshire or Nevada?
- New Hampshire is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,150 runs about 5% 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 New Hampshire 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 $46,000 a year in New Hampshire versus $48,000 in Nevada.
- Which has lower taxes, New Hampshire or Nevada?
- New Hampshire has no state income tax and no 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 New Hampshire/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.