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Cost of living in Storey County, NV

Part of the Reno Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,392/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 4,139 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,370 40%
Federal tax $650 19%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $343 10%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $169 5%
Water $60 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Storey County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,181
per month
1 bedroom
$1,370
per month
2 bedroom
$1,722
per month
3 bedroom
$2,384
per month
4 bedroom
$2,788
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Storey County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$96,000
per year
Individual earnings
$49,792
per year
Per capita
$50,554
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Storey County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$393,100
Annual property tax
$1,578

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Storey 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 Storey County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.6%

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 Storey 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 Storey County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
36.0 min
Drive alone
73.2%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
13.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Storey County

What it costs to live in Storey County each month.

Single person
$3,392
per month
  • Rent $1,370
  • Energy $169
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $343
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $650
  • State tax $0
Couple
$5,088
per month
  • Rent $1,722
  • Energy $203
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $568
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,241
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,896
per month
  • Rent $2,384
  • Energy $254
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $862
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,241
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Storey County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Storey County?

In Storey County, NV, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,370 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,722 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,384 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Storey County?

In Storey County, NV, the average household income is $96,000 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $49,792 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Storey County?

The estimated cost of living in Storey County, NV is approximately $3,392 per month for a single person, $5,088 for a couple, $7,896 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Storey County?

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

Is Storey County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Storey County, NV would need approximately $3,392 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $96,000 per year ($8,000 per month). Storey County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Storey County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Storey County, NV is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Storey County?

The average home value in Storey County, NV is $393,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,578, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Storey County compare to other areas?

You can compare Storey County, NV with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Storey 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