For the past few years the Reno area has been trying to diversify.  There is Tesla, Panasonic, and Amazon.  Under normal circumstances we have lots of touristy events that draw in visitors:  Hot August Nights, Street Vibrations, The Hot Air Balloon Race, The Silver State 508 (bicycle race), etc.  The only time it's unpleasant to be here is when it's Burning Man time.  The Burners trash the streets and roads. Then there's recreation areas for skiing, boating, camping, etc. all close by.        We also get four seasons although spring and fall last only a few weeks each.       If you like guns, Nevada is so much better than CA.  You can walk in, pick a gun, do your NICS, and walk out with your purchase.  You can also still do private sales/transfers (thanks to sheriffs who refuse to make you run a NICS!)     Now for the negatives:  If you have kids, the schools in Reno suck. Your kids will lose IQ points daily. Healthcare is also lacking.  Drivers are insane (we get rollovers on city streets).      So, if you don't have school age kids, don't need a lot of health services, and assume all the other drivers are drunk, then Reno could be home for you.