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Moving from Nevada to Rhode Island

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

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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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Rhode Island

Capital: Providence

Median household income $81,854 · winter low 22°F · 200 sunny days

Smallest state, Newport mansions, Providence revival.

Rhode Island has an overall price level 102.3 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nevada
100.0
Rhode Island
102.3
Rhode Island has 2.3% higher overall price level
Housing index
Nevada
114.1
Rhode Island
105.6
Rhode Island has 7.5% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Nevada
96.3
Rhode Island
97.2
Rhode Island has 0.9% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Rhode Island
100.3
Electricity rate
Nevada
14.3 ¢/kWh
Rhode Island
28.3 ¢/kWh
Rhode Island has 98% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Rhode Island
100.5
Median home value
Nevada
$455,500
Rhode Island
$455,700
Median monthly rent
Nevada
$1,709/mo
Rhode Island
$1,418/mo
Rhode Island is 17% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 22°F · 200 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nevada
102°F
Rhode Island
82°F
Rhode Island is 20% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nevada
39°F
Rhode Island
22°F
Rhode Island is 44% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nevada
52°F
Rhode Island
51°F
Rhode Island is 2.3% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nevada
252
Rhode Island
200
Rhode Island has 21% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nevada
9 in
Rhode Island
49 in
Rhode Island is 434% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nevada
45
Rhode Island
30
Rhode Island has 33% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Nevada
20
Rhode Island
0
Rhode Island has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
37 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Rhode Island than Nevada?

Rhode Island's overall price level is roughly 99.6 (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. Rhode Island tops out at 5.99%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Rhode Island?

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

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