Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,206 in Nevada versus $1,080 in Oregon. Overall, Oregon runs roughly 10% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $78,448 in Nevada and $71,900 in Oregon — about 8% higher in Nevada. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax; Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.85%
None
+6.8 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
None
9.90%
+9.9 pp in Oregon
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,206
$1,080
+10% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$465,000
$435,400
+6% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$78,448
$71,900
+8% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.4°F
53.0°F
+15.4°F in Nevada
Nevada vs Oregon — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nevada or Oregon?
- Oregon is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,080 runs about 10% 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 Oregon?
- 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 $43,000 in Oregon.
- Which has lower taxes, Nevada or Oregon?
- Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax. Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Nevada/Oregon — 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.