Cost of living in Carson City

compared to
Cost of living in Carson City vs. United States overall average

Carson City is 14.8% more expensive than United States overall.

Restaurants
pay 3.0% less in Carson City
Groceries
pay 11.8% more in Carson City
Transportation
pay 19.3% more in Carson City
Housing
pay 9.5% less in Carson City
Childcare
pay 33.4% more in Carson City
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.2% less in Carson City
Clothing
pay 56.9% more in Carson City

The cost of clothing, childcare, transportation, and groceries in Carson City are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Carson City.

Carson City Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $20.00
$15.00 - $30.00
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$11.79
$10.00 - $13.59
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.67
$2.00 - $4.00

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$3.31
$2.20 - $6.61
Local cheese (8 oz) $4.96
$4.41 - $5.51
Milk (1 gallon) $4.75
$4.50 - $7.00

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.17
$3.29 - $5.00
Monthly public transit pass ??
?? - ??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $37,649.85
$36,753.89 - $37,649.85

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$62.47
$50.00 - $100.00
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,683.33
$1,250.00 - $2,500.00
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,050.00
$1,000.00 - $1,100.00

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $1,850.00
$1,850.00 - $1,850.00
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters ??
?? - ??

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $7.00
$6.00 - $10.00
Cappuccino in mid-range area $5.00
$4.00 - $6.00
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$10.00
$9.00 - $11.00

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$60.00
$60.00 - $100.00
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$100.00
$100.00 - $100.00
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$120.00
$120.00 - $150.00

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Nevada to see the average cost of cities throughout Nevada, like Las Vegas, Elko, Henderson, Amargosa Valley, Winnemucca, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Carson City.

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