Cost of Living in Esmeralda County, NV

Modeled annual cost: $56,134.

Median family income: $108,125.

Affordability Snapshot

NV County Median

$50,183

State Rank

1thMost expensive counties in NV out of 17See Nevada county rankings

Median Income

$108,125

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Esmeralda County, NV.

$14,859 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$56,134

Per year

  • Transport:$14,859
  • Housing:$14,292
  • Taxes:$9,368
  • Healthcare:$7,885
  • Other Costs:$5,691
  • Food:$4,039
  • Childcare:$0

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

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