Moving to Nevada from Wisconsin
What to Expect
Considering a move from Wisconsin to Nevada? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Wisconsin to Nevada, you would find that Nevada is 10.1% more expensive than Wisconsin. A $75,000 salary in Wisconsin would need to be roughly $85,431 in Nevada to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Carson City averages 66°F vs 56°F in Madison, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Wisconsin and Nevada.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $85,431
To maintain the same standard of living in Nevada
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 21.7% more
Groceries
pay 12.6% more
Transportation
pay 22.4% more
Housing
pay 24.1% more
Childcare
pay 30.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.6% 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 Wisconsin.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Wisconsin 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
Wisconsin 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
Wisconsin 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
Wisconsin 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
Wisconsin generally does better on employment & economy, though Nevada leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Wisconsin 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 | Madison | Carson City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 33°/17°F (1°/-8°C) | 51°/26°F (10°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/46°F (20°/8°C) | 72°/41°F (22°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/57°F (25°/14°C) | 86°/49°F (30°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 44°/28°F (7°/-2°C) | 56°/28°F (13°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Madison | Carson City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°/11°F (-3.1°/-11.6°C) | 45°/22°F (7.3°/-5.7°C) |
| Feb | 31°/15°F (-0.5°/-9.4°C) | 50°/25°F (9.9°/-3.7°C) |
| Mar | 43°/25°F (6.2°/-4.0°C) | 57°/30°F (13.7°/-1.2°C) |
| Apr | 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) | 63°/34°F (17.1°/1.1°C) |
| May | 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) | 71°/41°F (21.9°/4.9°C) |
| Jun | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.4°C) | 81°/47°F (27.3°/8.4°C) |
| Jul | 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C) | 90°/52°F (32.0°/11.2°C) |
| Aug | 79°/59°F (26.3°/15.0°C) | 88°/51°F (31.1°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.1°/10.1°C) | 80°/43°F (26.9°/6.3°C) |
| Oct | 59°/39°F (14.9°/3.8°C) | 68°/35°F (19.9°/1.4°C) |
| Nov | 44°/28°F (6.7°/-2.1°C) | 54°/27°F (12.4°/-2.7°C) |
| Dec | 30°/16°F (-1.0°/-8.9°C) | 45°/22°F (7.2°/-5.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nevada than Wisconsin?
On average Nevada is around 14% pricier than Wisconsin, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Nevada?
Budget about $21,358 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?
Wisconsin performs better than Nevada across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Nevada compared to Wisconsin?
Wisconsin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nevada leads in adult obesity rate.
What's the weather like in Nevada compared to Wisconsin?
The average high temperature in Carson City is 66°F, compared to 56°F in Madison. Carson City receives around 9.7 in of rainfall per year, while Madison gets 34.5 in.
