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Cost of living in Lyon County, NV

Part of the Reno Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,984/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 60,630 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,069 36%
Federal tax $543 18%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $343 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $169 6%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Lyon County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,062
per month
1 bedroom
$1,069
per month
2 bedroom
$1,249
per month
3 bedroom
$1,750
per month
4 bedroom
$2,097
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Lyon County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$73,460
per year
Individual earnings
$43,256
per year
Per capita
$37,349
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lyon County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$342,600
Annual property tax
$1,585

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lyon 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 Lyon County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.0%

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 Lyon 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 Lyon County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.2 min
Drive alone
75.8%
Public transit
1.1%
Work from home
7.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lyon County

What it costs to live in Lyon County each month.

Single person
$2,984
per month
  • Rent $1,069
  • Energy $169
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $343
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $543
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,246
per month
  • Rent $1,249
  • Energy $203
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $568
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $872
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,893
per month
  • Rent $1,750
  • Energy $254
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $862
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $872
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Lyon County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Lyon County?

In Lyon County, NV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,069 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,249 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,750 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Lyon County?

In Lyon County, NV, the average household income is $73,460 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,256 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Lyon County?

The estimated cost of living in Lyon County, NV is approximately $2,984 per month for a single person, $4,246 for a couple, $6,893 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Lyon County?

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

Is Lyon County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lyon County, NV would need approximately $2,984 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,460 per year ($6,122 per month). Lyon County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Lyon County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lyon County, NV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Lyon County?

The average home value in Lyon County, NV is $342,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,585, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lyon County compare to other areas?

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