Mesquite, NV Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Mesquite, Nevada?
$5,550 / month
for a family, 2.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $66,600 for the year for a family.
$3,300 / month
for a single person, 30.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $39,600 for the year for a single person.

Mesquite cost of living score
110.6
More expensive
10.6% higher
than the US average
0.8% higher
than the Nevada average
Mesquite, Nevada gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 110.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.6% higher than the U.S. average and 0.8% lower than the average for Nevada.

Mesquite, NV

Housing costs in Mesquite?
A typical home costs $348,500, which is 3.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.4% less expensive than the average Nevada home, at $417,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mesquite costs $1,190 per month, which is 16.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,450.

Can I afford Mesquite?
To live comfortably in Mesquite, Nevada, a minimum annual income of $66,600 for a family, and $39,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mesquite?
Mesquite, NV has a fairly low cost of living compared to the national average. The median home cost in Mesquite is $193,000 and the median rent is $900 per month. Residents can expect to pay an average of 12% less for groceries than the national average, and utilities are also lower than the national average. Overall, Mesquite residents enjoy a relatively low cost of living compared to other places in the United States.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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   100=National Average

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Here's my take on Mesquite. I have a home in Orange County, CA and since 2005, a 2nd (vacation) home in St. George. We have spent much time in Mesquite. My daughter  More

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The rudest, most vile people I have ever met. We were considering retiring here but no way!! Bad drivers, no affordable housing, poor medical care (we would have to  More

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My husband and I visited Mesquite around Christmas as it had been suggested to us as a place to retire, but the impression we had was that retirees are a very large part  More

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