Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,206 in Nevada versus $1,030 in Rhode Island. Overall, Rhode Island runs roughly 15% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $78,448 in Nevada and $66,772 in Rhode Island — about 15% higher in Nevada. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax; Rhode Island has a top state income tax rate of 5.99% and a 7% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.85%
7%
+0.2 pp in Rhode Island
Income Tax (top rate)
None
5.99%
+6.0 pp in Rhode Island
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,206
$1,030
+15% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$465,000
$322,800
+31% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$78,448
$66,772
+15% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.4°F
51.6°F
+16.8°F in Nevada
Nevada vs Rhode Island — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nevada or Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,030 runs about 15% 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 Rhode Island?
- 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 $41,000 in Rhode Island.
- Which has lower taxes, Nevada or Rhode Island?
- Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax. Rhode Island has a top state income tax rate of 5.99% and a 7% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Nevada/Rhode Island — 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.