Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,206 in Nevada versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Nevada runs roughly 5% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $78,448 in Nevada and $68,854 in Vermont — about 12% higher in Nevada. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.85%
6%
+0.8 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
None
8.75%
+8.8 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,206
$1,275
+6% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$465,000
$400,200
+14% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$78,448
$68,854
+12% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.4°F
46.0°F
+22.4°F in Nevada
Nevada vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nevada or Vermont?
- Nevada is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,206 runs about 5% below Vermont's $1,275, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Nevada than in Vermont?
- 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 $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Nevada or Vermont?
- Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax. Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Nevada/Vermont — 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.