Cost of Living in Washoe County, NV

Modeled annual cost: $51,073.

Median family income: $103,098.

Affordability Snapshot

NV County Median

$50,183

State Rank

7thMost expensive counties in NV out of 17See Nevada county rankings

Median Income

$103,098

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Washoe County, NV.

$14,175 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$51,073

Per year

  • Housing:$14,175
  • Transport:$12,524
  • Taxes:$8,152
  • Other Costs:$5,855
  • Healthcare:$5,683
  • Food:$4,685
  • Childcare:$0

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

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1Nye County, NV
$43,023
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$45,564
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$47,370
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$47,845
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$48,034

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