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 | Eureka County, NV | 67.7 | 48.1 |
| 2 | Pershing County, NV | 66.8 | 72.7 |
| 3 | Mineral County, NV | 65.7 | 49.5 |
| 4 | White Pine County, NV | 63.1 | 58.9 |
| 5 | Esmeralda County, NV | 52.5 | 62.8 |
| 6 | Lincoln County, NV | 50.5 | 71.2 |
| 7 | Lander County, NV | 35.5 | 41.4 |
| 8 | Nye County, NV | 28.3 | 35.1 |
| 9 | Humboldt County, NV | 25.8 | 43 |
| 10 | Churchill County, NV | 21.6 | 42.5 |
| 11 | Elko County, NV | 20.8 | 43 |
| 12 | Carson City, NV | 17.6 | 37.7 |
| 13 | Storey County, NV | 16.9 | 53.5 |
| 14 | Lyon County, NV | 13.4 | 42.7 |
| 15 | Douglas County, NV | 8.6 | 50.3 |
| 16 | Clark County, NV | 7.4 | 31.3 |
| 17 | Washoe County, NV | 7 | 34.4 |