Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,206 in Nevada versus $817 in Ohio. Overall, Ohio runs roughly 32% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $78,448 in Nevada and $51,707 in Ohio — about 34% higher in Nevada. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax; Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.85%
5.75%
+1.1 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
None
2.75%
+2.8 pp in Ohio
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,206
$817
+32% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$465,000
$215,300
+54% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$78,448
$51,707
+34% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.4°F
52.7°F
+15.7°F in Nevada
Nevada vs Ohio — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nevada or Ohio?
- Ohio is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $817 runs about 32% 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 Nevada than in Ohio?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $48,000 a year in Nevada versus $33,000 in Ohio.
- Which has lower taxes, Nevada or Ohio?
- Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax. Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Nevada/Ohio — 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.