Fallon, NV vs Fernley, NV

Fallon is moderately more affordable than Fernley, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Fallon scores 92 compared to 108 for Fernley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fernley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fallon is $1,194/month compared to $1,463/month in Fernley — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fallon is more affordable at $262,700 median vs $352,600.

Median household income in Fallon is $65,699 compared to $87,991 in Fernley (-25.3%). While Fernley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fallon spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Fernley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 53.7°F). Fernley receives more rainfall at 4.9" per year compared to 4.9" in Fallon.