Nevada
About 53,000 Californians moved to Nevada in 2024, the number 2 destination out of California. Nevada has no personal income tax.
Home prices in Nevada vs. LA
| City | Median sale price | $/sq ft | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical LA County zip | $904K | $588 | n/a |
| Las Vegas | $470K | $261 | 50 |
| Henderson | $490K | $265 | 60 |
| Reno | $584K | $330 | 38 |
Redfin Data Center. Cities: May 2026, all residential. LA: median of LA County zip-code medians, Mar 2026 to May 2026.
Taxes
Nevada has no personal income tax. Nevada also limits how fast the property tax bill on an owner-occupied primary residence can rise, generally to 3% a year under a partial abatement in state law. Owners typically claim their primary residence with the county assessor. See the Nevada revenue department for current rules.
Moving out of California generally doesn't take the sale of a California home out of California's tax reach. Our guide to selling your LA home and moving out of state covers withholding at closing, the capital gains exclusion and the questions to bring to a CPA.
Common questions
How many people move from California to Nevada?
About 53,289 people (plus or minus 6,970) moved from California to Nevada in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, the number 2 destination for people leaving California.
Does Nevada have a state income tax?
Nevada has no personal income tax. California's top marginal rate is 13.3%. Confirm current rates with the Nevada revenue department and a CPA.
What do homes cost in Nevada compared with LA?
In the cities we track, median sale prices ran from about $470K in Las Vegas to about $584K in Reno (Redfin, May 2026), versus about $904K for a typical LA County zip code.
Mover counts: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 state-to-state migration flows (people who lived in California one year earlier). Estimates have margins of error. Market figures: Redfin Data Center.