Moving to Nevada from New Mexico
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Mexico to Nevada? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Mexico to Nevada, you would find that Nevada is 15.2% more expensive than New Mexico. A $75,000 salary in New Mexico would need to be roughly $83,555 in Nevada to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Mexico and Nevada.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $83,555
To maintain the same standard of living in Nevada
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 23.2% more
Groceries
pay 6.9% more
Transportation
pay 44.1% more
Housing
pay 17.1% more
Childcare
pay 3.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.0% 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 New Mexico.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Nevada performs significantly better than New Mexico 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
New Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nevada leads in diabetes rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
New Mexico 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
New Mexico 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 New Mexico leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
New Mexico generally does better on family life, though Nevada leads in life expectancy.
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 | Santa Fe | Carson City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/22°F (9°/-5°C) | 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/43°F (23°/6°C) | 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/53°F (28°/12°C) | 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/28°F (12°/-2°C) | 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Santa Fe | Carson City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°/19°F (5.9°/-7.4°C) | 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) |
| Feb | 47°/21°F (8.3°/-6.2°C) | 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) |
| Mar | 54°/27°F (12.3°/-2.6°C) | 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) |
| Apr | 63°/33°F (17.4°/0.6°C) | 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) |
| May | 73°/43°F (22.6°/6.3°C) | 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) |
| Jun | 83°/52°F (28.3°/11.2°C) | 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) |
| Jul | 85°/56°F (29.6°/13.4°C) | 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) |
| Aug | 83°/55°F (28.1°/12.8°C) | 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/9.1°C) | 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) |
| Oct | 65°/38°F (18.6°/3.1°C) | 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) |
| Nov | 53°/28°F (11.6°/-2.5°C) | 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) |
| Dec | 43°/19°F (6.2°/-7.4°C) | 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nevada than New Mexico?
On average Nevada is around 11% pricier than New Mexico, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Nevada?
Budget about $20,889 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?
Nevada performs significantly better than New Mexico across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Nevada compared to New Mexico?
New Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nevada leads in diabetes rate.
What's the weather like in Nevada compared to New Mexico?
The average high temperature in Carson City is 66°F, compared to 64°F in Santa Fe. Carson City receives around 9.7 in of rainfall per year, while Santa Fe gets 15.7 in.
