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Moving from Nevada to Maine

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns. vs. Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

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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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Maine

Capital: Augusta

Median household income $71,773 · winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days

Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

Maine has an overall price level 97.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nevada
100.0
Maine
97.0
Maine has 2.9% lower overall price level
Housing index
Nevada
114.1
Maine
78.9
Maine has 31% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Maine
99.3
Maine has 0.7% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Maine
99.6
Electricity rate
Nevada
14.2 ¢/kWh
Maine
28.3 ¢/kWh
Maine has 100% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Maine
99.4
Maine has 0.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Nevada
$455,500
Maine
$341,900
Maine is 25% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nevada
$1,382/mo
Maine
$905/mo
Maine is 35% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 79°F · Winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nevada
102°F
Maine
79°F
Maine is 23% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nevada
39°F
Maine
11°F
Maine is 72% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nevada
52°F
Maine
43°F
Maine is 18% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nevada
252
Maine
196
Maine has 22% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nevada
9 in
Maine
45 in
Maine is 393% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nevada
54
Maine
33
Maine has 39% lower AQI
Snow / year
Nevada
20 in
Maine
81 in
Maine is 305% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maine than Nevada?

Maine's overall price level is roughly 96.5 (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. Maine tops out at 7.15%.

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

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

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