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Is Winnemucca, NV expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,28927% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$88,247about $7,354/month · 1% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$309,1007% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,560 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 6 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

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

How much do households earn in Winnemucca?

Under $25k
17.3%
$25k–50k
14.6%
$50k–100k
34.3%
$100k–150k
21.7%
$150k+
7.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 28.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Winnemucca

SizeWinnemuccaU.S. average
1 bedroom$520$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,114$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,401$1,698

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

How expensive is Winnemucca 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 Winnemucca, so the Nevada figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Winnemucca

🏛️ Property tax$1,708a year · 0.55% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$106a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Winnemucca

Commute to work23.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Winnemucca?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $856 a month less.

Renting
$1,289
Owning
$2,145

Owning assumes a typical $309,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,910 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Winnemucca, NV?

Renting in Winnemucca costs a median of about $1,289 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nevada median is $1,742.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,560 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Winnemucca cheap or expensive?

Winnemucca is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.5% of the typical household income of $88,247. It ranks 6th cheapest of 34 Nevada cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Winnemucca?

The median homeowner in Winnemucca pays $1,708 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.

Is Winnemucca 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 Winnemucca?

The median home value in Winnemucca is $309,100, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

8,361 people live in Winnemucca. Numbers are typical (middle) values.