What it actually costs to live in
Washoe County, NV.
Living wage breakdown for Washoe County, Nevada — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $18.69 | $38,865 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $28.81 | $59,917 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $38.38 | $79,835 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $47.76 | $99,335 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $24.82 | $51,619 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $35.12 | $73,058 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $44.36 | $92,279 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $53.40 | $111,073 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $12,612 | $1,051 |
| Food | $4,814 | $401 |
| Medical | $3,725 | $310 |
| Transportation | $5,569 | $464 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,275 | $190 |
| Personal & Misc | $2,874 | $240 |
| Taxes | $6,996 | $583 |
| Total | $38,865 | $3,239 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$18.69/hr
Minimum wage$12.00/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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Check a salary →Data calculated from HUD, BLS, USDA, and Census data (2025). Methodology based on MIT Living Wage Calculator research.