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Cost of living in Churchill County, NV

Estimated monthly cost
$2,867/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 25,614 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $989 34%
Federal tax $506 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $343 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $169 6%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Churchill County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$945
per month
1 bedroom
$989
per month
2 bedroom
$1,298
per month
3 bedroom
$1,819
per month
4 bedroom
$2,105
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Churchill County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$73,268
per year
Individual earnings
$40,987
per year
Per capita
$37,304
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Churchill County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$298,000
Annual property tax
$1,670

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Churchill County

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 Churchill County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.8%

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 Churchill County

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 Churchill County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.0 min
Drive alone
78.2%
Public transit
2.4%
Work from home
5.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Churchill County

What it costs to live in Churchill County each month.

Single person
$2,867
per month
  • Rent $989
  • Energy $169
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $343
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $506
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,292
per month
  • Rent $1,298
  • Energy $203
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $568
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $869
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,959
per month
  • Rent $1,819
  • Energy $254
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $862
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $869
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Churchill County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Churchill County?

In Churchill County, NV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $989 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,298 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,819 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Churchill County?

In Churchill County, NV, the average household income is $73,268 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,987 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Churchill County?

The estimated cost of living in Churchill County, NV is approximately $2,867 per month for a single person, $4,292 for a couple, $6,959 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Churchill County?

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

Is Churchill County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Churchill County, NV would need approximately $2,867 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,268 per year ($6,106 per month). Churchill County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Churchill County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Churchill County, NV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Churchill County?

The average home value in Churchill County, NV is $298,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,670, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Churchill County compare to other areas?

You can compare Churchill County, NV with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Churchill County is in the Fallon, 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