Work Where You Want to Live. Nevada is steeped in variety. Living in the "Silver State" offers the excitement and sophistication of urban areas, or peaceful, hometown living in one of Nevada's thriving rural communities. All of Nevada's communities are surrounded by spectacular mountains, lakes, streams, lush valleys and high desert scenery - a perfect backdrop for world-class outdoor recreation opportunities. Nevada's arts, cultural, and entertainment environment is rich and diverse. Additionally, Nevada's location provides for easy access by car or air to some of the largest, most sophisticated metropolitan areas in the world. The economy in Nevada is thriving. The unemployment rates are low and the cost of living is on average 12 percent lower than California and Arizona. Nevada has no personal income tax or inheritance tax. For more information about the quality of life in Nevada, click on one of the buttons below.