Nevada vs Washington
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.85%
6.5%
+0.3 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
None
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,181
$1,858
+57% in Washington
Median Home Value
$395,300
$912,100
+131% in Washington
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$70,723
$121,984
+72% in Washington
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.4°F
53.5°F
+14.9°F in Nevada
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 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.