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Is Laughlin, NV expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 31 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,29026% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$49,271about $4,106/month · 43% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$283,70015% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,600 a year. That is $25 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 7 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Laughlin
$1,290
Winnemucca
$1,289
Incline Village
$2,079
Fallon
$1,977
Cold Springs
$2,317
Moapa Valley
$1,203
Johnson Lane
$1,564

How much do households earn in Laughlin?

Under $25k
17.9%
$25k–50k
31.2%
$50k–100k
28.4%
$100k–150k
6.1%
$150k+
4.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Laughlin

SizeLaughlinU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,089$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,151$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,344$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Laughlin overall?

Everyday prices in Nevada overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
114
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
91
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Laughlin, so the Nevada figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Laughlin

🏛️ Property tax$1,702a year · 0.60% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$122a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Laughlin

Commute to work21 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home50%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line22.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Laughlin?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $678 a month less.

Renting
$1,290
Owning
$1,968

Owning assumes a typical $283,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,370 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Laughlin, NV?

Renting in Laughlin costs a median of about $1,290 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nevada median is $1,742.

How much do I need to make to live in Laughlin?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,600 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Laughlin cheap or expensive?

Laughlin is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.4% of the typical household income of $49,271. It ranks 7th cheapest of 34 Nevada cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Laughlin?

The median homeowner in Laughlin pays $1,702 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.

Is Laughlin 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 Laughlin?

The median home value in Laughlin is $283,700, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.

8,789 people live in Laughlin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.