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Moving from Ohio to Nevada

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros. vs. Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns.

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Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

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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.

Nevada has an overall price level 100.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Ohio
92.8
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 7.8% higher overall price level
Housing index
Ohio
73.0
Nevada
114.1
Nevada has 56% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Ohio
98.2
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 1.8% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Ohio
98.9
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 1.1% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Nevada
14.2 ¢/kWh
Nevada has 25% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Ohio
98.6
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 1.5% higher transportation
Median home value
Ohio
$239,800
Nevada
$455,500
Nevada is 90% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Ohio
$878/mo
Nevada
$1,382/mo
Nevada is 57% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 102°F · Winter low 39°F · 252 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Ohio
84°F
Nevada
102°F
Nevada is 21% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Ohio
21°F
Nevada
39°F
Nevada is 86% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Ohio
51°F
Nevada
52°F
Sunny days / year
Ohio
178
Nevada
252
Nevada has 42% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Ohio
40 in
Nevada
9 in
Nevada is 77% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Ohio
42
Nevada
54
Nevada has 29% higher AQI
Snow / year
Ohio
25 in
Nevada
20 in
Nevada is 20% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nevada than Ohio?

Nevada's overall price level is roughly 96.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 89.4 for Ohio — 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?

Ohio tops out at 2.75% income tax. Nevada tops out at 0%.

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

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

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