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Moving from Maryland to Nevada

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay. vs. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns.

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Maryland

Capital: Annapolis

Median household income $98,461 · winter low 25°F · 198 sunny days

DC commuter belt, top public schools, Chesapeake Bay.

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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
Maryland
105.0
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 4.7% lower overall price level
Housing index
Maryland
121.1
Nevada
114.1
Nevada has 5.7% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Maryland
101.2
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 1.2% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Maryland
100.7
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 0.7% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Maryland
35.9 ¢/kWh
Nevada
14.2 ¢/kWh
Nevada has 60% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Maryland
101.0
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 1.0% lower transportation
Median home value
Maryland
$436,300
Nevada
$455,500
Nevada is 4.4% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Maryland
$1,470/mo
Nevada
$1,382/mo
Nevada is 6.0% 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
Maryland
87°F
Nevada
102°F
Nevada is 17% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Maryland
25°F
Nevada
39°F
Nevada is 56% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Maryland
55°F
Nevada
52°F
Nevada is 6.2% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Maryland
198
Nevada
252
Nevada has 27% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Maryland
44 in
Nevada
9 in
Nevada is 79% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Maryland
43
Nevada
54
Nevada has 26% higher AQI
Snow / year
Maryland
28 in
Nevada
20 in
Nevada is 29% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nevada than Maryland?

Nevada's overall price level is roughly 96.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.1 for Maryland — 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?

Maryland tops out at 6.5% 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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