salaryRent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38.4 minutes each way. Most homes (80.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,120 a year. That is $23 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 2 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Moapa Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Moapa Valley
| Size | Moapa Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $504 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $964 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,498 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,480 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Moapa Valley 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 Moapa Valley, so the Nevada figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Moapa Valley
Life in Moapa Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moapa Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,312 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $362,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,250 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Moapa Valley, NV?
Renting in Moapa Valley costs a median of about $1,203 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nevada median is $1,742.
How much do I need to make to live in Moapa Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,120 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Moapa Valley cheap or expensive?
Moapa Valley is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.0% of the typical household income of $96,256. It ranks 2nd cheapest of 34 Nevada cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Moapa Valley?
The median homeowner in Moapa Valley pays $1,360 a year in property taxes, about 0.38% of the median home value.
Is Moapa Valley 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 Moapa Valley?
The median home value in Moapa Valley is $362,500, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
6,684 people live in Moapa Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.