Elko, NV Cost of Living


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Elko cost of living score
100.9
More expensive
0.9% higher
than the US average
8.0% lower
than the Nevada average
Elko, Nevada gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.9% higher than the U.S. average and 8.0% higher than the average for Nevada.

Elko, NV

Housing costs in Elko?
A typical home costs $301,300, which is 10.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.8% less expensive than the average Nevada home, at $417,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Elko costs $1,290 per month, which is 9.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,450.

Can I afford Elko?
To live comfortably in Elko, Nevada, a minimum annual income of $57,600 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Elko?
The cost of living in Elko, NV is relatively affordable compared to other cities of a similar size. The median household income is approximately $50,000 and the median home value is around $185,000. The overall cost of living index for Elko is 83.5, which is 17 percent lower than the United States average. Healthcare and utilities are both slightly higher in Elko than the national average, but groceries and housing costs are much lower. With its relatively low cost of living and close proximity to recreational activities, Elko makes an ideal destination for those looking to live in a small city with plenty of amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesElkoNevadaUnited States
  100.9109.7100.0
  92.2100.3100
  124.494.6100.0
  104.4122.9100.0
  $301,300$417,100$338,100
  93.2%97.2%100.0%
  92.6116.7100.0
  88.2100.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Elko
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Elko is like all small Nevada towns - limited in many things and the only change as far as the eye can see are over priced housing starts, drugs and crime. I really like  More

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Over 15 years ago

Spent my teen years in Elko & my parents still live there. It is extremely isolated. Life revolves around the mining industry. The old ranching families that live  More

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Over 16 years ago

Elko has an economy that is fairly typical of mining areas, that is, boom and bust. I've lived here for about 16 or so years. It's boomed tremendously twice and busted  More

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