Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,206 in Nevada versus $849 in Wisconsin. Overall, Wisconsin runs roughly 30% cheaper on rent than Nevada, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $78,448 in Nevada and $62,546 in Wisconsin — about 20% higher in Nevada. Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax; Wisconsin has a top state income tax rate of 7.65% and a 5% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6.85%
5%
+1.8 pp in Nevada
Income Tax (top rate)
None
7.65%
+7.7 pp in Wisconsin
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,206
$849
+30% in Nevada
Median Home Value
$465,000
$191,500
+59% in Nevada
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$78,448
$62,546
+20% in Nevada
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
68.4°F
46.5°F
+21.9°F in Nevada
Nevada vs Wisconsin — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Nevada or Wisconsin?
- Wisconsin is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $849 runs about 30% 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 Wisconsin?
- 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 $34,000 in Wisconsin.
- Which has lower taxes, Nevada or Wisconsin?
- Nevada has no state income tax and a 6.85% state sales tax. Wisconsin has a top state income tax rate of 7.65% and a 5% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Nevada/Wisconsin — 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.