Fernley, NV vs Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Fernley is moderately more affordable than Gardnerville Ranchos, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Fernley scores 108 compared to 117 for Gardnerville Ranchos, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gardnerville Ranchos can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fernley is $1,463/month compared to $1,456/month in Gardnerville Ranchos — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gardnerville Ranchos has cheaper rent, Fernley actually has lower median home values ($352,600 vs $464,800).

Median household income in Fernley is $87,991 compared to $87,971 in Gardnerville Ranchos. Looking at affordability, residents of Fernley spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 19.9% in Gardnerville Ranchos.

Climate-wise, Fernley is notably warmer with an average of 53.7°F compared to 44.2°F in Gardnerville Ranchos. Gardnerville Ranchos receives more rainfall at 20.5" per year compared to 4.9" in Fernley.