Moving to Nevada from South Carolina
What to Expect
Considering a move from South Carolina to Nevada? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from South Carolina to Nevada, you would find that Nevada is 11.4% more expensive than South Carolina. A $75,000 salary in South Carolina would need to be roughly $79,308 in Nevada to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between South Carolina and Nevada.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $79,308
To maintain the same standard of living in Nevada
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 11.7% more
Groceries
pay 0.1% less
Transportation
pay 28.8% more
Housing
pay 5.0% more
Childcare
pay 1.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 20.8% 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 South Carolina.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
South Carolina generally does better on safety, though Nevada 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
South Carolina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nevada leads in adult obesity rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
South Carolina 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
Nevada performs significantly better than South Carolina across all infrastructure metrics.
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 South Carolina leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
South Carolina 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 | Columbia | Carson City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C) | 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) | 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 55°/36°F (13°/2°C) | 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Columbia | Carson City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C) | 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) |
| Feb | 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C) | 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) |
| Mar | 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C) | 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) |
| Apr | 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C) | 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) |
| May | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) | 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) |
| Jun | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C) | 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) |
| Jul | 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C) | 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) |
| Aug | 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C) | 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C) | 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) |
| Oct | 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C) | 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) |
| Nov | 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C) | 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) |
| Dec | 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°C) | 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nevada than South Carolina?
On average Nevada is around 6% pricier than South Carolina, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Nevada?
Budget about $19,827 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?
South Carolina generally does better on safety, though Nevada leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Nevada compared to South Carolina?
South Carolina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nevada leads in adult obesity rate.
What's the weather like in Nevada compared to South Carolina?
The average high temperature in Carson City is 66°F, compared to 66°F in Columbia. Carson City receives around 9.7 in of rainfall per year, while Columbia gets 46.3 in.
