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Moving from Nevada to Texas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns. vs. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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Living now

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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Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

Texas has an overall price level 97.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Nevada
100.0
Texas
97.1
Texas has 2.9% lower overall price level
Housing index
Nevada
114.1
Texas
96.5
Texas has 15% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Nevada
96.3
Texas
98.1
Texas has 1.9% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Texas
99.6
Electricity rate
Nevada
14.3 ¢/kWh
Texas
17 ¢/kWh
Texas has 19% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Nevada
100.0
Texas
99.4
Texas has 0.6% lower transportation
Median home value
Nevada
$455,500
Texas
$313,200
Texas is 31% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Nevada
$1,709/mo
Texas
$1,475/mo
Texas is 14% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 96°F · Winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Nevada
102°F
Texas
96°F
Texas is 5.9% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Nevada
39°F
Texas
38°F
Texas is 2.6% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Nevada
52°F
Texas
65°F
Texas is 26% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Nevada
252
Texas
232
Texas has 7.9% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Nevada
9 in
Texas
33 in
Texas is 257% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Nevada
51
Texas
61
Texas has 20% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Nevada
159
Texas
61
Texas has 62% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Nevada
20 in
Texas
2 in
Texas is 90% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Nevada?

Texas's overall price level is roughly 96.3 (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. Texas tops out at 0%.

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

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

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