Rent Affordability for A Dental Hygienist in Nevada
A typical dental hygienist in Nevada earns about $84,885 a year, which supports approximately $2,122 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked Nevada city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 13 of 18 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 5 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laughlin, NV | $1,013/mo | 14.3% | very comfortable |
| Mesquite, NV | $1,354/mo | 19.1% | very comfortable |
| Pahrump, NV | $1,387/mo | 19.6% | very comfortable |
| Boulder City, NV | $1,561/mo | 22.1% | affordable |
| Elko, NV | $1,654/mo | 23.4% | affordable |
| Las Vegas, NV | $1,720/mo | 24.3% | affordable |
| Fallon, NV | $1,738/mo | 24.6% | affordable |
| Henderson, NV | $1,813/mo | 25.6% | affordable |
| North Las Vegas, NV | $1,870/mo | 26.4% | affordable |
| Carson City, NV | $1,925/mo | 27.2% | affordable |
| Reno, NV | $1,967/mo | 27.8% | affordable |
| Fernley, NV | $2,032/mo | 28.7% | affordable |
| Sparks, NV | $2,082/mo | 29.4% | affordable |
| Verdi, NV | $2,191/mo | 31% | stretched |
| Gardnerville, NV | $2,250/mo | 31.8% | stretched |
| Dayton, NV | $2,291/mo | 32.4% | stretched |
| Minden, NV | $2,750/mo | 38.9% | stretched |
| Incline Village, NV | $4,085/mo | 57.7% | severely rent-burdened |