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Moving from Colorado to Nevada

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed. vs. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns.

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Colorado

Capital: Denver

Median household income $87,598 · winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days

Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

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Nevada

Capital: Carson City

Median household income $71,646 · winter low 39°F · 252 sunny days

Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns.

Nevada has an overall price level 100.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Colorado
103.1
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 3.0% lower overall price level
Housing index
Colorado
127.4
Nevada
114.1
Nevada has 10% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Colorado
100.8
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 0.8% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Colorado
100.5
Nevada
100.0
Electricity rate
Colorado
16.7 ¢/kWh
Nevada
14.2 ¢/kWh
Nevada has 15% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Colorado
100.6
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 0.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Colorado
$574,600
Nevada
$455,500
Nevada is 21% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Colorado
$1,627/mo
Nevada
$1,382/mo
Nevada is 15% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 102°F · Winter low 39°F · 252 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Colorado
86°F
Nevada
102°F
Nevada is 19% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Colorado
18°F
Nevada
39°F
Nevada is 117% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Colorado
46°F
Nevada
52°F
Nevada is 12% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Colorado
245
Nevada
252
Nevada has 2.9% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Colorado
17 in
Nevada
9 in
Nevada is 45% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Colorado
74
Nevada
54
Nevada has 27% lower AQI
Snow / year
Colorado
69 in
Nevada
20 in
Nevada is 71% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nevada than Colorado?

Nevada's overall price level is roughly 96.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 103 for Colorado — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Colorado tops out at 4.4% income tax. Nevada tops out at 0%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Nevada?

Most Nevada residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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