Nevada vs New York
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.85%
4%
+2.8 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
None
10.90%
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,181
$1,705
+44% in New York
Median Home Value
$395,300
$751,700
+90% in New York
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$70,723
$79,713
+13% in New York
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.4°F
55.0°F
+13.4°F in Nevada
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Nevada/New York — 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.