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Moving from Nevada to Missouri

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns. vs. Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries.

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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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Missouri

Capital: Jefferson City

Median household income $65,920 · winter low 24°F · 200 sunny days

Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries.

Missouri has an overall price level 90.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nevada
100.0
Missouri
90.8
Missouri has 9.2% lower overall price level
Housing index
Nevada
114.1
Missouri
69.9
Missouri has 39% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Missouri
97.7
Missouri has 2.3% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Missouri
98.6
Missouri has 1.4% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Nevada
14.2 ¢/kWh
Missouri
13.4 ¢/kWh
Missouri has 5.2% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Missouri
98.2
Missouri has 1.8% lower transportation
Median home value
Nevada
$455,500
Missouri
$254,400
Missouri is 44% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nevada
$1,382/mo
Missouri
$870/mo
Missouri is 37% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 88°F · Winter low 24°F · 200 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nevada
102°F
Missouri
88°F
Missouri is 14% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nevada
39°F
Missouri
24°F
Missouri is 38% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nevada
52°F
Missouri
55°F
Missouri is 6.4% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nevada
252
Missouri
200
Missouri has 21% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nevada
9 in
Missouri
44 in
Missouri is 374% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nevada
54
Missouri
44
Missouri has 19% lower AQI
Snow / year
Nevada
20 in
Missouri
12 in
Missouri is 40% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Missouri than Nevada?

Missouri's overall price level is roughly 89.1 (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. Missouri tops out at 4.7%.

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

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

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