Cost of Living · Nevada
Most Affordable Counties in Nevada 2026
Ranked by housing affordability including median rent and home values.
Top 10 — Cost of Living in Nevada
Score reflects cost of living only — not overall county quality.
All Nevada Counties — Cost of Living Rankings
17 counties ranked by cost of living score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Cost of Living Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln County, NV | 69.5 | 74.7 |
| 2 | Eureka County, NV | 67.5 | 44.9 |
| 3 | Pershing County, NV | 65.3 | 72.3 |
| 4 | White Pine County, NV | 64.7 | 59.8 |
| 5 | Esmeralda County, NV | 53.8 | 67 |
| 6 | Mineral County, NV | 53.5 | 47.9 |
| 7 | Nye County, NV | 35.3 | 36.1 |
| 8 | Lander County, NV | 24.8 | 39.6 |
| 9 | Humboldt County, NV | 23.6 | 42.6 |
| 10 | Churchill County, NV | 21.8 | 42.1 |
| 11 | Storey County, NV | 20.1 | 53.9 |
| 12 | Elko County, NV | 19.3 | 42.7 |
| 13 | Carson City, NV | 16.3 | 37.7 |
| 14 | Lyon County, NV | 13.3 | 42.4 |
| 15 | Clark County, NV | 7.8 | 31.3 |
| 16 | Douglas County, NV | 7.4 | 50.2 |
| 17 | Washoe County, NV | 6.8 | 34.2 |