salaryRent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Most homes (75.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,480 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 5 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sun Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sun Valley
| Size | Sun Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,311 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,132 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,378 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $984 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sun 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 Sun Valley, so the Nevada figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sun Valley
Life in Sun Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sun Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,135 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $349,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sun Valley, NV?
Renting in Sun Valley costs a median of about $1,287 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nevada median is $1,742.
How much do I need to make to live in Sun Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,480 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sun Valley cheap or expensive?
Sun Valley is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.5% of the typical household income of $83,526. It ranks 5th cheapest of 34 Nevada cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sun Valley?
The median homeowner in Sun Valley pays $979 a year in property taxes, about 0.28% of the median home value.
Is Sun 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 Sun Valley?
The median home value in Sun Valley is $349,100, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
22,228 people live in Sun Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.