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Moving from Minnesota to Nevada

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools. vs. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns.

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Minnesota

Capital: Saint Paul

Median household income $84,313 · winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days

Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

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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
Minnesota
98.6
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 1.4% higher overall price level
Housing index
Minnesota
91.3
Nevada
114.1
Nevada has 25% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.7
Nevada
100.0
Utilities index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.8
Nevada
100.0
Electricity rate
Minnesota
15.1 ¢/kWh
Nevada
14.2 ¢/kWh
Nevada has 6.0% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Minnesota
99.7
Nevada
100.0
Median home value
Minnesota
$344,600
Nevada
$455,500
Nevada is 32% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Minnesota
$1,135/mo
Nevada
$1,382/mo
Nevada is 22% more expensive 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
Minnesota
82°F
Nevada
102°F
Nevada is 24% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Minnesota
4°F
Nevada
39°F
Nevada is 875% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Minnesota
42°F
Nevada
52°F
Nevada is 22% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Minnesota
195
Nevada
252
Nevada has 29% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Minnesota
29 in
Nevada
9 in
Nevada is 69% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Minnesota
39
Nevada
54
Nevada has 38% higher AQI
Snow / year
Minnesota
46 in
Nevada
20 in
Nevada is 57% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nevada than Minnesota?

Nevada's overall price level is roughly 96.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 97.3 for Minnesota — 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?

Minnesota tops out at 9.85% 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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