Laughlin, NV Cost Of Living

The latest cost of living statistics for Laughlin. Includes statistics on rent, mortgages, healthcare, and other costs for Laughlin compared to the state and national averages.

Cost of living in Laughlin, Nevada

Cost of living in Laughlin research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Laughlin is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.

On a city-by-city basis in Nevada, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:

96 Cost of living index 1.0x lower vs US
#1 Cheapest in Nevada (of 33)
#1,959 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$259,678 Median home value
$1,112 Median rent
$45,685 Median income
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What is the cost of living in Laughlin, NV?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Laughlin has an overall cost of living index of 96, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.

Compared to Nevada, Laughlin has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Nevada's index of 105.

The standard of living in Laughlin ranks as #1 most affordable out of the 33 places we measured in Nevada. By definition, that implies Laughlin ranks as the #32 most expensive place in the Silver State.

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Laughlin Cost Of Living Vs. Nevada

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Laughlin. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Laughlin is 102.

  • The Groceries index in Laughlin is 101.

  • The Health index in Laughlin is 88.

  • The Housing index in Laughlin is 102.

  • The Transportation index in Laughlin is 107.

  • The Utilities index in Laughlin is 99.

Living Expense Laughlin Nevada National Average
Overall 96 105 100
Services 102 103 100
Groceries 101 102 100
Health 88 101 100
Housing 102 102 100
Transportation 107 109 100
Utilities 99 103 100

Laughlin Cost Of Living Compared To Nevada Averages

Services
Laughlin 102
Nevada avg 103
Groceries
Laughlin 101
Nevada avg 102
Health
Laughlin 88
Nevada avg 101
Housing
Laughlin 102
Nevada avg 102
Transportation
Laughlin 107
Nevada avg 109
Utilities
Laughlin 99
Nevada avg 103

Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.

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Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100

Laughlin, NV Housing Cost Breakdown

$259,678Median Home Value
$1,112Median Rent
$45,685Median Income

Housing swings affordability the most between places in Nevada, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:

  • The Median Home Value in Laughlin is $259,678.

  • The Median Rent in Laughlin is $1,112.

  • The Median Income in Laughlin is $45,685.

  • The Home Value To Income in Laughlin is 5.7x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Laughlin is 0.29x.

Statistic Laughlin Nevada United States
Median Home Value $259,678 $446,864 $332,700
Median Rent $1,112 $1,597 $1,413
Median Income $45,685 $78,260 $80,734
Home Value To Income 5.7x 5.7x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.29x 0.24x 0.21x

Laughlin, NV Costs By Category

Detailed Laughlin Services costs vs. Nevada
Item Laughlin Nevada
Shampoo $1.35 $1.28
Movie $13.08 $12.13
Bowling $27.5 $18
Haircut $30.0 $24.26
Beauty Salon $45.83 $45.56
Detailed Laughlin Groceries costs vs. Nevada
Item Laughlin Nevada
Ground Beef $6.14 $5.84
Fried Chicken $1.46 $1.57
Milk $4.89 $4.67
Potatoes $4.66 $4.93
Pizza $14.82 $12.09
Beer $11.3 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.41 $3.7
Detailed Laughlin Health costs vs. Nevada
Item Laughlin Nevada
Optometrist $169.83 $125.68
Doctor $136.0 $135.78
Dentist $124.17 $113.29
Detailed Laughlin Transportation costs vs. Nevada
Item Laughlin Nevada
Gasoline $3.93 $3.46
Tire Balancing $72.35 $59.92
Detailed Laughlin Utilities costs vs. Nevada
Item Laughlin Nevada
All Electricity $145.78 $193.99
Phone $185.71 $192.25

Laughlin SnackAbility

5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 3/10
Housing 7/10
Affordability 4/10
Diversity 8/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 6/10
Education 5/10
Commute 9.5/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Laughlin

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Laughlin. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Kingman, AZ has a cost of living index of 99, 1.0x Laughlin.

  • Fort Mohave, AZ has a cost of living index of 102, 1.1x Laughlin.

  • New Kingman-Butler, AZ has a cost of living index of 86, 0.9x Laughlin.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Laughlin
Kingman, AZ 34,375 99 1.0x
Fort Mohave, AZ 15,715 102 1.1x
New Kingman-Butler, AZ 13,993 86 0.9x
Golden Valley, AZ 8,567 91 0.9x