Cost of Living in Elko County, NV

Modeled annual cost: $54,118.

Median family income: $102,075.

Affordability Snapshot

NV County Median

$50,183

State Rank

3thMost expensive counties in NV out of 17See Nevada county rankings

Median Income

$102,075

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Elko County, NV.

$16,351 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$54,118

Per year

  • Transport:$16,351
  • Housing:$11,856
  • Taxes:$8,826
  • Healthcare:$7,885
  • Other Costs:$4,989
  • Food:$4,212
  • Childcare:$0

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

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1Nye County, NV
$43,023
2Pershing County, NV
$45,564
3Lincoln County, NV
$47,370
4Carson City, NV
$47,845
5Storey County, NV
$48,034

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