Cost of living in Nye County, NV
Population 53,207 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Nye County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Nye County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Nye County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Nye County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Nye County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Nye County
State and local tax rates for Nevada.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Nye County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Nye County
What it costs to live in Nye County each month.
- Rent $950
- Energy $169
- Water $60
- Groceries $343
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $448
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,150
- Energy $203
- Water $70
- Groceries $568
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $586
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,581
- Energy $254
- Water $85
- Groceries $862
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $586
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Nye County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Nye County?
In Nye County, NV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $950 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,150 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,581 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Nye County?
In Nye County, NV, the average household income is $55,975 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,483 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Nye County?
The estimated cost of living in Nye County, NV is approximately $2,770 per month for a single person, $3,861 for a couple, $6,438 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Nye County?
The combined sales tax rate in Nye County, NV is 8.23%, which includes the Nevada state rate of 6.85% plus an average local rate of 1.38%.
Is Nye County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Nye County, NV would need approximately $2,770 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,975 per year ($4,665 per month). Nye County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Nye County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Nye County, NV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Nye County?
The average home value in Nye County, NV is $266,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,256, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Nye County compare to other areas?
You can compare Nye County, NV with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Nye County is in the Pahrump, 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