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Moving to Nevada

Vegas + Reno, no income tax, drought concerns.

WestCapital: Carson CityPop. 3.2M

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

Overall price index
100.0
Housing index
114.1
Groceries index (modeled)
100.0
Utilities index (modeled)
100.0
Electricity rate
14.2 ¢/kWh
Transportation index (modeled)
100.0
Median home value
$455,500
Median monthly rent
$1,382/mo

Sources: BLS LAUS 2026-04 · Census ACS 2024 (live) state-level

Nevada unemployment is 5.3% with median household income $81k.

Unemployment rate
5.3%
Median household income
$81,134
Per-capita income
$42,545
Labor-force participation
64.6%
Right-to-work state
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Member

Sources: FEMA NRI 2025 · Census ACS 2024 (live) state-level

Nevada: median home value $455,500.

Home value
$455,500
Rent
$1,382/mo
Homeownership rate
60.0%
FEMA NRI composite
46/100
Hurricane exposure
Low
Wildfire exposure
Elevated
Tornado risk
Low
Earthquake risk
Elevated

Nevada 4th-grade math proficiency: 35.9% at/above NAEP proficient.

4th-grade math proficiency
35.9%
Per-pupil spending
$10,090
Student–teacher ratio (est.)
16
Public 4-yr grad rate
48.0%
Notable universities
Public flagship + regional schools

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