Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,206 in Nevada versus $1,100 in Pennsylvania. Overall, Pennsylvania runs roughly 9% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $78,448 in Nevada and $60,698 in Pennsylvania — about 23% higher in Nevada. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax; Pennsylvania has a top state income tax rate of 3.07% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.85%
6%
+0.8 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
None
3.07%
+3.1 pp in Pennsylvania
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,206
$1,100
+9% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$465,000
$193,200
+58% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$78,448
$60,698
+23% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.4°F
51.8°F
+16.6°F in Nevada
Nevada vs Pennsylvania — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nevada or Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,100 runs about 9% 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 Pennsylvania?
- 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 $44,000 in Pennsylvania.
- Which has lower taxes, Nevada or Pennsylvania?
- Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax. Pennsylvania has a top state income tax rate of 3.07% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Nevada/Pennsylvania — 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.