Cost of Living in Carson City, NV

Modeled annual cost: $47,845.

Median family income: $85,823.

Affordability Snapshot

NV County Median

$50,183

State Rank

14thMost expensive counties in NV out of 17See Nevada county rankings

Median Income

$85,823

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Carson City, NV.

$12,252 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$47,845

Per year

  • Housing:$12,252
  • Transport:$11,985
  • Taxes:$7,517
  • Healthcare:$6,677
  • Other Costs:$5,133
  • Food:$4,281
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Nevada

1Nye County, NV
$43,023
2Pershing County, NV
$45,564
3Lincoln County, NV
$47,370

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Cost of Living in Carson City, NV (2026)