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Cost of Living in Mount Charleston, NV

Population: 518 | Nevada

126
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Mount Charleston is 26% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
207
Home Values
98
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Mount Charleston, NV: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 126, Mount Charleston, NV is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 26% more expensive than the national average and 17% above the Nevada state average of 109. Mount Charleston is a small community of 518 residents.

The median household income in Mount Charleston is $111,250, which is 48% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Mount Charleston. The area sees an average annual temperature of 68.8°F, with summers averaging 89°F and winters around 49°F. Annual rainfall totals 4 inches spread over roughly 23 days. Hot summers are common, which can affect utility costs and lifestyle.

Everyday prices in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$111,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
+48%

Housing

Median Home Value
$630,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,734/mo

Everyday Prices in Mount Charleston

BLS Average Prices for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.97
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.90
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.01
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-8% vs US

Climate in Mount Charleston

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

68.8°F
Avg Temperature
4"
Rainfall / Year
23d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 58 62 71 78 88 99 104 102 94 81 67 56
Avg °F 49 53 60 66 76 86 92 90 82 69 56 47
Low °F 39 43 49 55 64 74 80 78 70 58 46 38
Rain" 0.7 0.8 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.4

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