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Cost of living in Eureka County, NV

Estimated monthly cost
$3,143/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 1,660 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,006 32%
Federal tax $835 27%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $343 11%
Transport $250 8%
Energy $169 5%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Eureka County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$961
per month
1 bedroom
$1,006
per month
2 bedroom
$1,320
per month
3 bedroom
$1,850
per month
4 bedroom
$2,217
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Eureka County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$73,095
per year
Individual earnings
$61,081
per year
Per capita
$32,518
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Eureka County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
n/a
Annual property tax
$541

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Eureka 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 Eureka County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.4%

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 Eureka 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 Eureka County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
17.9 min
Drive alone
61.2%
Public transit
6.7%
Work from home
7.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Eureka County

What it costs to live in Eureka County each month.

Single person
$3,143
per month
  • Rent $1,006
  • Energy $169
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $343
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $835
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,241
per month
  • Rent $1,320
  • Energy $203
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $568
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $866
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,917
per month
  • Rent $1,850
  • Energy $254
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $862
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $866
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Eureka County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Eureka County?

In Eureka County, NV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,006 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,320 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,850 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Eureka County?

In Eureka County, NV, the average household income is $73,095 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $61,081 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Eureka County?

The estimated cost of living in Eureka County, NV is approximately $3,143 per month for a single person, $4,241 for a couple, $6,917 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Eureka County?

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

Is Eureka County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Eureka County, NV would need approximately $3,143 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,095 per year ($6,091 per month). Eureka County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Eureka County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Eureka County, NV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

How does Eureka County compare to other areas?

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