Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,206 in Nevada versus $1,166 in Utah. Overall, Utah runs roughly 3% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $78,448 in Nevada and $74,925 in Utah — about 4% higher in Nevada. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax; Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.85%
6.1%
+0.8 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
None
4.50%
+4.5 pp in Utah
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,206
$1,166
+3% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$465,000
$495,700
+7% in Utah
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$78,448
$74,925
+4% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.4°F
52.8°F
+15.6°F in Nevada
Nevada vs Utah — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nevada or Utah?
- Utah is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,166 runs about 3% 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 Utah?
- 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 $47,000 in Utah.
- Which has lower taxes, Nevada or Utah?
- Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax. Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Nevada/Utah — 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.