Compare taxes and see how much you save moving from Arizona to Nevada
Arizona and Nevada are both low-tax Southwest destinations popular with California refugees. Nevada has 0% income tax—hard to beat. Arizona charges 2.5% flat (reduced from 2.59% in 2023)—among the lowest rates nationally. At $100,000: Arizona charges $2,500, Nevada charges $0. Nevada saves $2,500/year. But the full picture includes: Nevada has higher sales tax (6.85-8.375% vs Arizona's 5.6-10.7%), higher gaming-adjacent costs, and Las Vegas-specific lifestyle. Phoenix is larger, more diverse, and has growing tech/healthcare sectors. Choose Nevada if: you want zero income tax, prefer Las Vegas lifestyle, or work in gaming/hospitality. Choose Arizona if: you prefer Phoenix/Scottsdale lifestyle, want lower overall costs, work in tech/healthcare, or accept 2.5% as acceptable for better city options.
Flat Rate
2.5% flat rate (reduced from 2.59% in 2023)
No Income Tax
0% income tax, funded by gaming/sales taxes
At $100,000 income:
That is $208/month back in your pocket!
| Income | AZ Tax | NV Tax | Savings | 10-Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,250 (2.5%) | $0 (0%) | Nevada saves $1,250 | $12,500 |
| $100,000 | $2,500 (2.5%) | $0 (0%) | Nevada saves $2,500 | $25,000 |
| $200,000 | $5,000 (2.5%) | $0 (0%) | Nevada saves $5,000 | $50,000 |
| $500,000 | $12,500 (2.5%) | $0 (0%) | Nevada saves $12,500 | $125,000 |
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Get Matched With a CPA →Exactly 2.5% of your taxable income. At $100K: $2,500/year. At $200K: $5,000/year. At $500K: $12,500/year. The savings scale linearly since Arizona's rate is flat. Over 10 years at $150K income, that's $37,500 in savings.
Very similar overall. Phoenix metro is slightly cheaper for housing (5-10%). Las Vegas has higher entertainment costs but lower grocery costs. Both are significantly cheaper than California. The 2.5% income tax difference is the main financial distinction.
Phoenix metro has more diverse opportunities—tech, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, aerospace. Las Vegas is growing but still concentrated in gaming, hospitality, and construction. Phoenix has more Fortune 500 companies and is a larger job market overall.
Nevada: Zero tax on all retirement income. Arizona: 2.5% on retirement income BUT Social Security is exempt. For pure tax savings, Nevada wins. For lifestyle variety and healthcare access, Arizona often preferred. Both are popular retirement destinations.
Both are excellent California escapes. Nevada's 0% is better on paper. But Arizona offers: larger city options, more diverse lifestyle, and only 2.5% tax. Many Californians choose Phoenix/Scottsdale for the 'city feel' while still saving massively vs CA's 13.3%.