Moving to Nevada from Kentucky
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kentucky to Nevada? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kentucky to Nevada, you would find that Nevada is 22.4% more expensive than Kentucky. A $75,000 salary in Kentucky would need to be roughly $90,650 in Nevada to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kentucky and Nevada.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $90,650
To maintain the same standard of living in Nevada
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 30.8% more
Groceries
pay 20.1% more
Transportation
pay 35.9% more
Housing
pay 27.3% more
Childcare
pay 2.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 25.6% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Nevada compared to Kentucky.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Kentucky performs better than Nevada across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Nevada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kentucky leads in uninsured rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Kentucky performs better than Nevada across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Kentucky generally does better on infrastructure, though Nevada leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Nevada generally does better on employment & economy, though Kentucky leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Nevada performs significantly better than Kentucky across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bowling Green | Carson City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 52°/31°F (11°/-1°C) | 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 59°/38°F (15°/3°C) | 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Bowling Green | Carson City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.1°C) | 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) |
| Feb | 50°/30°F (10.0°/-1.3°C) | 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) |
| Mar | 60°/37°F (15.4°/2.8°C) | 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) |
| Apr | 70°/46°F (20.9°/7.6°C) | 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.8°C) | 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) |
| Jun | 86°/64°F (30.1°/17.7°C) | 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) |
| Jul | 89°/68°F (31.9°/19.9°C) | 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) |
| Aug | 89°/66°F (31.6°/18.9°C) | 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.4°C) | 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) |
| Oct | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) |
| Nov | 59°/38°F (15.2°/3.1°C) | 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) |
| Dec | 48°/29°F (8.8°/-1.6°C) | 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nevada than Kentucky?
On average Nevada is around 21% pricier than Kentucky, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Nevada?
Budget about $22,662 for 3 months in Nevada (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Nevada safe?
Kentucky performs better than Nevada across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Nevada compared to Kentucky?
Nevada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kentucky leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Nevada compared to Kentucky?
The average high temperature in Carson City is 66°F, compared to 69°F in Bowling Green. Carson City receives around 9.7 in of rainfall per year, while Bowling Green gets 49.9 in.
