Moving to Nevada from Massachusetts
What to Expect
Considering a move from Massachusetts to Nevada? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Massachusetts to Nevada, you would find that Nevada is 4.2% cheaper than Massachusetts. A $75,000 salary in Massachusetts would need to be roughly $67,226 in Nevada to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Massachusetts and Nevada.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $67,226
To maintain the same standard of living in Nevada
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 6.7% more
Groceries
pay 2.5% less
Transportation
pay 12.5% more
Housing
pay 13.1% less
Childcare
pay 31.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.4% less
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 Massachusetts.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Massachusetts 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
Massachusetts performs better than Nevada across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Nevada generally does better on what about housing?, though Massachusetts leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Massachusetts generally does better on infrastructure, though Nevada leads in average commute.
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
Massachusetts performs better than Nevada across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Massachusetts performs better than Nevada 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 | Boston | Carson City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 40°/26°F (4°/-3°C) | 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) | 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/62°F (25°/17°C) | 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/38°F (11°/3°C) | 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Boston | Carson City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.4°C) | 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) |
| Feb | 39°/25°F (3.7°/-4.1°C) | 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) |
| Mar | 45°/31°F (7.4°/-0.5°C) | 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) |
| Apr | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) | 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) |
| May | 66°/50°F (18.9°/9.9°C) | 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) |
| Jun | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.3°C) | 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) |
| Jul | 81°/65°F (27.4°/18.6°C) | 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) |
| Aug | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.1°C) | 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 72°/57°F (22.4°/14.1°C) | 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) |
| Oct | 61°/47°F (16.3°/8.1°C) | 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) |
| Nov | 51°/38°F (10.8°/3.3°C) | 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) |
| Dec | 41°/28°F (5.1°/-2.1°C) | 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nevada than Massachusetts?
On average Nevada is about 10% less expensive than Massachusetts, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Nevada?
Budget about $16,806 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?
Massachusetts performs better than Nevada across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Nevada compared to Massachusetts?
Massachusetts performs better than Nevada across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Nevada compared to Massachusetts?
The average high temperature in Carson City is 66°F, compared to 59°F in Boston. Carson City receives around 9.7 in of rainfall per year, while Boston gets 43.8 in.
