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Carson City, NV

Cost of living in Carson City, NV

Part of the Carson City Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,995/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 58,364 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,148 38%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $475 16%
Groceries $343 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $169 6%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Carson City

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,021
per month
1 bedroom
$1,148
per month
2 bedroom
$1,467
per month
3 bedroom
$2,056
per month
4 bedroom
$2,463
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Carson City

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,809
per year
Individual earnings
$39,120
per year
Per capita
$38,222
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Carson City

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$426,700
Annual property tax
$1,781

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Carson City

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$129
per month · 14.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$40
per month
Annual total
$2,028
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Carson City

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Carson City

State and local tax rates for Nevada.

No state income tax
Nevada does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.8%
Combined sales tax
8.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Carson City

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.3 min
Drive alone
72.9%
Public transit
1.5%
Work from home
8.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Carson City

What it costs to live in Carson City each month.

Single person
$2,995
per month
  • Rent $1,148
  • Energy $169
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $343
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $475
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,437
per month
  • Rent $1,467
  • Energy $203
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $568
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $845
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,172
per month
  • Rent $2,056
  • Energy $254
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $862
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $845
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Carson City

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Carson City?

In Carson City, NV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,148 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,467 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,056 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Carson City?

In Carson City, NV, the average household income is $71,809 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,120 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Carson City?

The estimated cost of living in Carson City, NV is approximately $2,995 per month for a single person, $4,437 for a couple, $7,172 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Carson City?

The combined sales tax rate in Carson City, NV is 8.23%, which includes the Nevada state rate of 6.85% plus an average local rate of 1.38%.

Is Carson City an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Carson City, NV would need approximately $2,995 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,809 per year ($5,984 per month). Carson City has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Carson City?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Carson City, NV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Carson City?

The average home value in Carson City, NV is $426,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,781, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Carson City compare to other areas?

You can compare Carson City, NV with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Carson City is in the Carson City, NV metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources