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Cost of living in Douglas County, NV

Estimated monthly cost
$3,162/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 49,624 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,199 38%
Federal tax $591 19%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $343 11%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $169 5%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Douglas County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,004
per month
1 bedroom
$1,199
per month
2 bedroom
$1,464
per month
3 bedroom
$2,051
per month
4 bedroom
$2,458
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Douglas County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$88,018
per year
Individual earnings
$46,169
per year
Per capita
$52,915
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Douglas County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$587,400
Annual property tax
$2,649

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Douglas 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 Douglas County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.9%

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 Douglas 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 Douglas County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.0 min
Drive alone
74.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
11.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Douglas County

What it costs to live in Douglas County each month.

Single person
$3,162
per month
  • Rent $1,199
  • Energy $169
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $343
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $591
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,700
per month
  • Rent $1,464
  • Energy $203
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $568
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,111
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,433
per month
  • Rent $2,051
  • Energy $254
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $862
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,111
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Douglas County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Douglas County?

In Douglas County, NV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,199 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,464 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,051 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Douglas County?

In Douglas County, NV, the average household income is $88,018 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,169 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Douglas County?

The estimated cost of living in Douglas County, NV is approximately $3,162 per month for a single person, $4,700 for a couple, $7,433 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Douglas County?

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

Is Douglas County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Douglas County, NV would need approximately $3,162 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $88,018 per year ($7,335 per month). Douglas County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Douglas County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Douglas County, NV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Douglas County?

The average home value in Douglas County, NV is $587,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,649, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Douglas County compare to other areas?

You can compare Douglas County, NV with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Douglas County is in the Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA 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