Cost of Living in North Las Vegas, NV

Population 270,773 · Nevada · Data vintage 2023

122
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of North Las Vegas's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $76,772 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail. At 8.1%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Cost Overview

Housing 122
Rent 122

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in North Las Vegas

The median home value in North Las Vegas is $372,300 — 22% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,605/month, 22% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,772/year is 3% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.1%, above the national average of 4.8%. Nevada charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 79.9°F and lows of 57.7°F. Overall, North Las Vegas has a cost of living index of 122 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$372,300
22% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$404,088
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,605/mo
22% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,818/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$961
1 BR
$1,006
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,821
4 BR
$2,217
Owner-occupied 62.7%
Renter-occupied 37.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,605
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,219/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.0 min
7% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.7%
Carpooled
11.7%
Public transit
1.9%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
7.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$76,772
3% above avg
Per Capita Income
$30,954
Unemployment Rate
8.1%
68% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.4%
Graduate degree 5.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.3
Male median age 33.6
Female median age 35

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
79.9°F
Avg Low
57.7°F
Annual Precip
4"
30° 50° 70° 90° 110° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 58627178889910410294816756
Low °F 394349556474807870584638
Precip" 0.670.820.510.230.080.010.130.220.240.350.290.44

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 61 — Moderate
29%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
101
PM2.5 days
247
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in North Las Vegas, NV?

North Las Vegas has a cost index of 122 (100 = national average). It is 22% above the national average.

What is average rent in North Las Vegas, NV?

The median gross rent in North Las Vegas is $1,605 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Las Vegas?

The median home value in North Las Vegas is $372,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in North Las Vegas?

The median household income in North Las Vegas is $76,772 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Las Vegas, NV?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in North Las Vegas is 8.2%. Nevada has no state income tax.

Is North Las Vegas, NV affordable?

North Las Vegas is above average in cost of living, with an index of 122 — about 22% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in North Las Vegas?

North Las Vegas has average high temperatures of 79.9°F and average lows of 57.7°F. Annual precipitation is 4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.