Pros
- No state income tax in Nevada.
- Housing cheaper than most of California.
- Mild winters and sunshine almost every day.
- Red Rock, Mount Charleston, Lake Mead and national parks within a few hours.
- A big entertainment and sports scene (Raiders, Golden Knights, Aces).
Cons
- Summer heat: three months over 100 °F.
- The economy depends heavily on tourism and hospitality.
- Schools vary widely: research individual schools in the Clark County School District, charters and private options.
- Car-dependent outside the Strip.
- Water: the region relies on Lake Mead, and grass lawns are restricted.
Where to live
See our neighbourhood guides: Summerlin and Henderson for families, Southwest for newer homes at mid prices, Spring Valley and downtown for central living.
Getting set up
- Driver’s licence: new residents must get a Nevada licence within 30 days and register their car within 60 days at the DMV.
- Utilities: NV Energy (electricity), Southwest Gas, and the Las Vegas Valley Water District or your city’s water service.
- Voter registration and car insurance at the same time as the DMV.
Official sources: Nevada DMV
