Cost of Living in Pahrump, NV (2026)
Updated Jun 2026 (3 months ago) · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Energy Information Administration
Key facts
- Rent (1-bedroom)
- $583/month
- U.S. Census Bureau · 2024-12-31
- Median household income
- $62,109
- U.S. Census Bureau · 2024-12-31
- Regional price parity
- 100.0 (below national average)
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024-12-31
- Utilities (monthly)
- $118/month
- U.S. Energy Information Administration · 2026-06-30
- Rent burden (of income)
- 11% (affordable)
- Derived from Census + HUD threshold · 2024-12-31
Can you afford this city?
- Groceries (est.)
- $395
- Monthly surplus
- $2,654
Salary needed to live here
- Gross per month
- $2,566
- Comfortable budget
- $1,796
Pahrump, NV vs the US average
| Metric | Value | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
Median household income (Census ACS 5-Year, Dec 2024) | $62,109 | -20% vs US |
Median home value (Census ACS 5-Year, Dec 2024) | $310,300 | -9% vs US |
Rent (1BR) (Census ACS 5-Year, Dec 2024) | $583 | -55% vs US |
Rent (2BR) (Census ACS 5-Year, Dec 2024) | $1,050 | -29% vs US |
Grocery cost index (BEA Regional Price Parities, Dec 2024) | 96.3 | -4% vs US |
Utilities (monthly) (EIA Electricity Retail Sales, Jun 2026) | $118 | -42% vs US |
Cost breakdown vs US average
What it costs to live in Pahrump
At $583 per month for a one-bedroom, Pahrump sits well below the national median of $1,300 (55% less). The median household income here is $62,109, and a one-bedroom lease absorbs about 11% of that — leaving room under the 30% affordability threshold. Median homes are valued at $310,300 (5.0× median income) — above the 3× affordability rule, though in line with many U.S. metros. Utilities are relatively low at about $118/month — 42% below the national average of $205. Use the calculator above to see how far your income goes, with rent and utilities prefilled from the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.
Buying a home in Pahrump?
Mortgage payment calculator
- Principal & interest
- $2,108
- Total interest
- $438,707
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CostAlmanac US, *Pahrump, NV — Cost of Living*, https://costalmanac.com/cost-of-living/pahrump-nv
Data from U.S. government sources. See methodology for how every number is computed.