California vs Nevada

Geography Comparison

California

Nevada

How California and Nevada compare on geography: land area, highest point, statehood, and more.

Overview

Key differences

Land Area

California is larger than Nevada.

Highest Point

California's highest point is Mount Whitney at 14,505 ft, higher than Nevada.

Metric	CA	NV	Deep dive
Land Area Total land area in square miles.	163,696 sq mi	110,572 sq mi	Details ->
Highest Point Highest natural point in the state, with summit elevation.	Mount Whitney (14,505 ft)	Boundary Peak (13,147 ft)	Details ->
Statehood When the state was admitted to the Union and its admission order.	September 9, 1850 (#31)	October 31, 1864 (#36)	Details ->
Capital City The official state capital.	Sacramento	Carson City	Details ->
Region U.S. Census Bureau geographic region.	West	West	Details ->