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Moving from Nevada to Minnesota

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns. vs. 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.

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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.

Minnesota has an overall price level 98.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nevada
100.0
Minnesota
98.6
Minnesota has 1.4% lower overall price level
Housing index
Nevada
114.1
Minnesota
91.3
Minnesota has 20% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Nevada
96.3
Minnesota
100.5
Minnesota has 4.4% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Minnesota
99.8
Electricity rate
Nevada
14.3 ¢/kWh
Minnesota
16.4 ¢/kWh
Minnesota has 15% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Minnesota
99.7
Median home value
Nevada
$455,500
Minnesota
$344,600
Minnesota is 24% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nevada
$1,709/mo
Minnesota
$1,291/mo
Minnesota is 24% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nevada
102°F
Minnesota
82°F
Minnesota is 20% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nevada
39°F
Minnesota
4°F
Minnesota is 90% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nevada
52°F
Minnesota
42°F
Minnesota is 18% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nevada
252
Minnesota
195
Minnesota has 23% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nevada
9 in
Minnesota
29 in
Minnesota is 220% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nevada
45
Minnesota
65
Minnesota has 44% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Nevada
20
Minnesota
0
Minnesota has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
46 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than Nevada?

Minnesota's overall price level is roughly 97.3 (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. Minnesota tops out at 9.85%.

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

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

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