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Moving from Nevada to Arkansas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns. vs. Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

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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.

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Arkansas

Capital: Little Rock

Median household income $56,335 · winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days

Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

Arkansas has an overall price level 86.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nevada
100.0
Arkansas
86.9
Arkansas has 13% lower overall price level
Housing index
Nevada
114.1
Arkansas
58.2
Arkansas has 49% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Arkansas
96.7
Arkansas has 3.3% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Arkansas
98.0
Arkansas has 2.0% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Nevada
14.2 ¢/kWh
Arkansas
13.6 ¢/kWh
Arkansas has 3.8% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Arkansas
97.4
Arkansas has 2.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Nevada
$455,500
Arkansas
$215,600
Arkansas is 53% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nevada
$1,382/mo
Arkansas
$794/mo
Arkansas is 43% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 92°F · Winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nevada
102°F
Arkansas
92°F
Arkansas is 9.8% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nevada
39°F
Arkansas
30°F
Arkansas is 23% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nevada
52°F
Arkansas
61°F
Arkansas is 17% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nevada
252
Arkansas
217
Arkansas has 14% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nevada
9 in
Arkansas
51 in
Arkansas is 459% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Nevada
54
Arkansas
42
Arkansas has 22% lower AQI
Snow / year
Nevada
20 in
Arkansas
3 in
Arkansas is 85% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas than Nevada?

Arkansas's overall price level is roughly 87.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.6 for Nevada — 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?

Nevada tops out at 0% income tax. Arkansas tops out at 3.9%.

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

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

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