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Cost of Living in Sandy Valley, NV

Population: 1,752 | Nevada

92
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Sandy Valley is 8% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
72
Home Values
98
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Sandy Valley, NV: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 92, Sandy Valley, NV is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 8% cheaper than the national average and 17% below the Nevada state average of 109. Sandy Valley is a small community of 1,752 residents.

The median household income in Sandy Valley is $54,556, which is 27% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Sandy Valley. The area sees an average annual temperature of 70.1°F, with summers averaging 91°F and winters around 50°F. Annual rainfall totals 4.2 inches spread over roughly 26 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
$54,556
vs US Median ($75,149)
-27%

Housing

Median Home Value
$218,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,129/mo

Everyday Prices in Sandy Valley

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 Sandy Valley

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

70.1°F
Avg Temperature
4.2"
Rainfall / Year
26d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 59 63 71 79 89 99 105 103 95 81 67 57
Avg °F 50 54 61 68 77 88 93 92 84 70 57 48
Low °F 41 44 51 57 66 76 82 81 72 60 47 40
Rain" 0.6 0.8 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.5

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