Hawthorne, NV vs Moapa Valley, NV

Hawthorne is moderately more affordable than Moapa Valley, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Hawthorne scores 89 compared to 95 for Moapa Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moapa Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hawthorne is $1,298/month compared to $1,007/month in Moapa Valley — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Moapa Valley has cheaper rent, Hawthorne actually has lower median home values ($187,100 vs $360,600).

Median household income in Hawthorne is $54,604 compared to $83,571 in Moapa Valley (-34.7%). While Moapa Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hawthorne spend roughly 28.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Moapa Valley.

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