Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,206 in Nevada versus $1,113 in South Carolina. Overall, South Carolina runs roughly 8% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $78,448 in Nevada and $68,460 in South Carolina — about 13% higher in Nevada. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax; South Carolina has a top state income tax rate of 6.00% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.85%
6%
+0.8 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
None
6.00%
+6.0 pp in South Carolina
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,206
$1,113
+8% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$465,000
$453,300
+3% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$78,448
$68,460
+13% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.4°F
64.9°F
+3.5°F in Nevada
Nevada vs South Carolina — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nevada or South Carolina?
- South Carolina is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,113 runs about 8% 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 South Carolina?
- 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 $45,000 in South Carolina.
- Which has lower taxes, Nevada or South Carolina?
- Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax. South Carolina has a top state income tax rate of 6.00% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Nevada/South Carolina — 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.