The median home price in Nevada is $430,000, above the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $66,300, the price-to-income ratio is 6.5x.
Property taxes in Nevada average 0.6% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $2,580 per year, or $215 per month added to your mortgage payment. This is well below the national average of 1.1%, giving Nevada homeowners a property tax advantage.
Nevada has no state income tax, which means more of your gross salary goes to your take-home pay. This effectively increases your purchasing power compared to states with income tax.
The cost of living index in Nevada is 104 (national average = 100). Everyday expenses beyond housing are close to the national average.