Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,206 in Nevada versus $1,332 in Washington. Overall, Nevada runs roughly 9% cheaper on rent than Washington, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $78,448 in Nevada and $83,857 in Washington — about 6% higher in Washington. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax; Washington has no state income tax and a 6.5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.85%
6.5%
+0.3 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
None
None
about equal
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,206
$1,332
+10% in Washington
Median Home Value
$465,000
$454,600
+2% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$78,448
$83,857
+7% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.4°F
52.1°F
+16.3°F in Nevada
Nevada vs Washington — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nevada or Washington?
- Nevada is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $1,206 runs about 9% below Washington's $1,332, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Nevada than in Washington?
- 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 $53,000 in Washington.
- Which has lower taxes, Nevada or Washington?
- Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax. Washington has no state income tax and a 6.5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Nevada/Washington — 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.