salaryRent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income. Most homes (77.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,480 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Nevada cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Nevada. It is number 9 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Boulder City?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Boulder City
| Size | Boulder City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,775 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,100 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,940 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,962 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Boulder City overall?
Everyday prices in Nevada overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Boulder City, so the Nevada figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Boulder City
Life in Boulder City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Boulder City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,585 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $435,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Boulder City, NV?
Renting in Boulder City costs a median of about $1,437 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nevada median is $1,742.
How much do I need to make to live in Boulder City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,480 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Boulder City cheap or expensive?
Boulder City is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $80,625. It ranks 9th cheapest of 34 Nevada cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Boulder City?
The median homeowner in Boulder City pays $1,578 a year in property taxes, about 0.36% of the median home value.
Is Boulder City more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Nevada are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Boulder City?
The median home value in Boulder City is $435,600, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.
14,919 people live in Boulder City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.