Two cities, one agent
Houston or Las Vegas? Compare them side by side.
Neither state has an income tax, so the real differences are property tax, home prices, utilities and weather. Here are the numbers from official sources, for the areas Lisa works in.
Lisa is licensed in Nevada and Texas, so she can walk you through specific homes in both before you decide.
What would my property tax be?
Enter a home price to see a rough yearly property tax in each county.
Las Vegas: Clark County
Summerlin, Henderson, North Las Vegas
$1,909
per year, about $159 a month
Houston: Fort Bend County
Missouri City, Sienna, Sugar Land
$7,439
per year, about $620 a month
Houston: Brazoria County
Manvel
$6,633
per year, about $553 a month
A rough estimate using each county's median tax paid divided by its median home value. Your actual bill depends on the exact address, exemptions (like the Texas homestead exemption), MUD and HOA fees, and when the home was bought. Lisa can pull the real tax history for any home.
The side-by-side
| Las VegasClark County: Summerlin, Henderson, North Las Vegas | HoustonFort Bend County: Missouri City, Sienna, Sugar Land | HoustonBrazoria County: Manvel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State income tax | None | None | None |
| Median home valueOwner-reported, 2020-2024 | $431,000 | $374,500 | $301,600 |
| Median property tax paid per year2020-2024 | $2,057 | $6,965 | $5,001 |
| Rough property tax rateMedian tax paid ÷ median home value | 0.48% | 1.86% | 1.66% |
| Median monthly owner costs with a mortgageMortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, HOA | $1,928 | $2,665 | $2,331 |
| Median rent | $1,626 | $1,807 | $1,454 |
| Sales tax | 8.375% in Clark County | Up to 8.25% (6.25% state plus up to 2% local) | Up to 8.25% (6.25% state plus up to 2% local) |
| Home electricity (July 2026)U.S. average 18.31¢ | 12.77¢ per kWh | 15.88¢ per kWh | 15.88¢ per kWh |
| Average commute to work | 25.1 min | 32.7 min | 30.6 min |
| July average high | 104.5°F | 92.9°F | 92.9°F |
| January average low | 40.5°F | 46.1°F | 46.1°F |
| Rain per year | 4.18 in | 55.62 in | 55.62 in |
Good to know: Las Vegas
- Nevada caps the yearly increase in property tax on a home you live in at 3%.
- Most neighborhoods have an HOA, and some have more than one. Lisa lays out the full monthly cost for each home.
- Summers are hot and dry: plan for air conditioning and desert landscaping.
Good to know: Houston
- Texas offers a homestead exemption on the home you live in that lowers its taxable value for school taxes. Many newer Houston-area neighborhoods also pay MUD taxes.
- Hurricane season runs June through November. Check the flood zone and flood history for any address (Lisa pulls both).
- Summers are hot and humid, with much more rain than Las Vegas.
Still deciding? Get a side-by-side for your budget.
Tell Lisa your budget and what matters to you. She will send you real homes in both cities at that price, with the full monthly cost of each.
Sources (collected October 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (QuickFacts; table B25103, median real estate taxes paid)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential, July 2026)
- National Weather Service Las Vegas, 1991-2020 normals (NOAA NCEI)
- National Weather Service Houston/Galveston, Houston Hobby 1991-2020 normals (NOAA NCEI)
- Nevada Department of Taxation, sales tax rates by county
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, sales tax and property tax exemptions
County medians are for the whole county, not a specific neighborhood. Weather normals are averages for 1991-2020.
Wherever you are headed, a 20-minute call is the best first step.
Tell Lisa where you are moving from, where you want to land, and when. She replies the same day.