Fallon, NV vs Mesquite, NV

Fallon is moderately more affordable than Mesquite, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Fallon scores 92 compared to 99 for Mesquite, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mesquite 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 $1,114/month in Mesquite — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mesquite has cheaper rent, Fallon actually has lower median home values ($262,700 vs $374,400).

Median household income in Fallon is $65,699 compared to $74,439 in Mesquite (-11.7%). While Mesquite 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 18% in Mesquite.

Climate-wise, Mesquite is notably warmer with an average of 68.8°F compared to 53.7°F in Fallon. Fallon receives more rainfall at 4.9" per year compared to 4" in Mesquite.