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Cost of living in Nevada County, CA

Estimated monthly cost
$3,436/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 102,452 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,361 40%
Federal tax $563 16%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $397 12%
Transport $250 7%
Energy $217 6%
State tax $108 3%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Nevada County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,352
per month
1 bedroom
$1,361
per month
2 bedroom
$1,785
per month
3 bedroom
$2,501
per month
4 bedroom
$2,997
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Nevada County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$84,905
per year
Individual earnings
$44,494
per year
Per capita
$49,935
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Nevada County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$602,800
Annual property tax
$4,468

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Nevada County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 30.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$50
per month
Annual total
$2,604
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Nevada County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.2%

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 Nevada County

State and local tax rates for California.

State income tax
13.3%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
7.3%
Combined sales tax
8.8%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Nevada County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.4 min
Drive alone
67.2%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
22.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Nevada County

What it costs to live in Nevada County each month.

Single person
$3,436
per month
  • Rent $1,361
  • Energy $217
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $397
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $563
  • State tax $108
Couple
$5,426
per month
  • Rent $1,785
  • Energy $260
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $658
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,060
  • State tax $379
Family
$8,349
per month
  • Rent $2,501
  • Energy $326
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $998
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,060
  • State tax $379

Frequently asked questions about Nevada County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Nevada County?

In Nevada County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,361 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,785 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,501 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Nevada County?

In Nevada County, CA, the average household income is $84,905 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,494 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Nevada County?

The estimated cost of living in Nevada County, CA is approximately $3,436 per month for a single person, $5,426 for a couple, $8,349 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Nevada County?

The combined sales tax rate in Nevada County, CA is 8.85%, which includes the California state rate of 7.25% plus an average local rate of 1.60%.

Is Nevada County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Nevada County, CA would need approximately $3,436 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $84,905 per year ($7,075 per month). Nevada County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Nevada County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Nevada County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Nevada County?

The average home value in Nevada County, CA is $602,800, with average annual property taxes of $4,468, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Nevada County compare to other areas?

You can compare Nevada County, CA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Nevada County is in the Truckee-Grass Valley, 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