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Moving from Oregon to Nevada

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

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Oregon

Capital: Salem

Median household income $76,362 · winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days

Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.

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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
Oregon
103.4
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 3.3% lower overall price level
Housing index
Oregon
108.6
Nevada
114.1
Nevada has 5.1% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Oregon
100.8
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 0.8% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Oregon
100.5
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 0.5% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Oregon
14.9 ¢/kWh
Nevada
14.2 ¢/kWh
Nevada has 4.8% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Oregon
100.7
Nevada
100.0
Nevada has 0.7% lower transportation
Median home value
Oregon
$497,500
Nevada
$455,500
Nevada is 8.4% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Oregon
$1,377/mo
Nevada
$1,382/mo

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

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

Avg summer high
Oregon
80°F
Nevada
102°F
Nevada is 28% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Oregon
36°F
Nevada
39°F
Nevada is 8.3% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Oregon
50°F
Nevada
52°F
Nevada is 3.4% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Oregon
144
Nevada
252
Nevada has 75% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Oregon
37 in
Nevada
9 in
Nevada is 75% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Oregon
28
Nevada
54
Nevada has 93% higher AQI
Snow / year
Oregon
22 in
Nevada
20 in
Nevada is 9.1% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Nevada than Oregon?

Nevada's overall price level is roughly 96.6 (US avg = 100), vs about 100.5 for Oregon — 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?

Oregon tops out at 9.9% 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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