State Income Tax
TRIANGLE
NC flat 4.25% (with SS and military exemptions)
LAS VEGAS
Nevada: NO state income tax
Property Tax
TRIANGLE
Wake ~0.90%, Durham ~1.04%
LAS VEGAS
Clark County ~0.60% — lowest in comparison
Summer Climate
TRIANGLE
90–95°F, humid July/Aug
LAS VEGAS
105–115°F dry heat — extreme June–Sept
Winter Climate
TRIANGLE
40–60°F, mild
LAS VEGAS
50–65°F, pleasant — dry
Best Hospital
TRIANGLE
Duke University Medical Center — top 10 nationally
LAS VEGAS
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada — regional level
Airport
TRIANGLE
RDU — mid-size hub
LAS VEGAS
LAS (Harry Reid) — major hub, many direct routes
Water Risk
TRIANGLE
None
LAS VEGAS
Lake Mead/Colorado River supply concerns — long-term policy risk
55+ Community Options
TRIANGLE
6 major communities, Del Webb dominant
LAS VEGAS
Sun City Summerlin, Del Webb Lake Las Vegas, Trilogy, several others
Distance to Northeast Family
TRIANGLE
90–120 min flight
LAS VEGAS
5+ hours to NY/Boston/Philly
HOA Range
TRIANGLE
$210–$340/mo
LAS VEGAS
$200–$450+/mo
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