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Nevada

Low tax burden · COL index 101

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Utah

Moderate tax burden · COL index 101

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Nevada
Utah

Taxes

None
Income Tax (top rate)
4.65%
0.53%/yr
Property Tax Rate
0.44%/yr
8.23%
Sales Tax (avg)
7.19%
Yes
Social Security Tax
No
Yes
Estate Tax
Yes
None
Capital Gains Tax
As income

Housing & Cost of Living

101
COL Index (100=avg)
101
$415K
Median Home Price
$500K
$1,550/mo
Median Rent (2BR/mo)
$1,650/mo
$800/yr
Home Insurance (avg/yr)
$900/yr

Crime & Safety

595
Violent Crime / 100K
237
2,634
Property Crime / 100K
2,280

Healthcare

#35 of 50
Healthcare Quality Rank
#31 of 50
75.5 yrs
Life Expectancy
79.2 yrs
10.6%
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Yes
Medicaid Expansion
Yes

Education

#48 of 50
K-12 Quality Rank
#37 of 50
Yes
School Choice / Vouchers
Yes

Childcare

$1,200/mo
Avg Infant Care / mo
$1,150/mo

Utilities & Daily Costs

$130/mo
Avg Energy Bill / mo
$110/mo
$500/mo
Avg Groceries / mo
$490/mo
#32 of 50
Road Quality Rank
#17 of 50

Social Policy

C+
Gun Laws Grade
F
R+3.0
2024 Presidential Margin
R+13.0

Category wins

3

Nevada

8

Utah

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Retirement Savings

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My Property Is Worth

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Home Buying Budget

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Monthly Rent Budget

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Airport Access

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Sunshine

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Food Scene

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Gun Laws

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Abortion Access

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