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Is Nellis AFB, NV expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 39 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,38936% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$74,041about $6,170/month · 15% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. Commutes are short, about 16.5 minutes. Most households rent (100%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,560 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Nevada cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Nevada. It is number 31 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Nellis AFB
$2,389

How much do households earn in Nellis AFB?

Under $25k
4.4%
$25k–50k
30.8%
$50k–100k
52.1%
$100k–150k
9.3%
$150k+
2.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Nellis AFB

SizeNellis AFBU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,944$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,326$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,311$2,098

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

How expensive is Nellis AFB 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 Nellis AFB, so the Nevada figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Nellis AFB

⚡ Electric bill$163a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Nellis AFB

Commute to work16.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home0%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment27.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Nellis AFB, NV?

Renting in Nellis AFB costs a median of about $2,389 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nevada median is $1,742.

How much do I need to make to live in Nellis AFB?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,560 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Nellis AFB cheap or expensive?

Nellis AFB is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.7% of the typical household income of $74,041. It ranks 31st cheapest of 34 Nevada cities we track.

Is Nellis AFB 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.

5,087 people live in Nellis AFB. Numbers are typical (middle) values.