Moving to Washington from Nevada
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Nevada to Washington — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Nevada to Washington, you would find that Washington is 3.2% more expensive than Nevada. A $75,000 salary in Nevada would need to be roughly $76,414 in Washington to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Nevada to Washington.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $76,414
To maintain the same standard of living in Washington
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 8.1% less
Groceries
pay 0.6% more
Transportation
pay 2.4% less
Housing
pay 2.5% more
Childcare
pay 30.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.5% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Nevada to Washington.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Nevada generally does better on safety, though Washington leads in violent crime rate.
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
Washington performs significantly 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 Washington leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Nevada generally does better on infrastructure, though Washington 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
Washington generally does better on employment & economy, though Nevada leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Washington performs significantly 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 | Carson City | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Carson City | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) |
| Feb | 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) |
| Mar | 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) |
| May | 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) |
| Jun | 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) |
| Jul | 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) |
| Oct | 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°C) | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Washington than Nevada?
Costs in Washington and Nevada are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Washington?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $19,104 in Washington on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Washington safe?
Nevada generally does better on safety, though Washington leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Washington compared to Nevada?
Washington performs significantly better than Nevada across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Washington compared to Nevada?
The average high temperature in Olympia is 60°F, compared to 66°F in Carson City. Olympia receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Carson City gets 9.7 in.
