Tonopah, NV vs Wells, NV

Tonopah is moderately more affordable than Wells, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Tonopah scores 75 compared to 81 for Wells, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wells can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Tonopah is $845/month compared to $977/month in Wells — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tonopah is more affordable at $182,000 median vs $213,500.

Median household income in Tonopah is $37,922 compared to $75,962 in Wells (-50.1%). While Wells is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Tonopah spend roughly 26.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Wells.

Climate-wise, Tonopah is notably warmer with an average of 52.9°F compared to 47.8°F in Wells. Wells receives more rainfall at 10" per year compared to 4.8" in Tonopah.