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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Cost of Living Index Composite
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Measurement Period: 2024
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The Cost of Living (COL) Index compares relative consumer living costs (such as housing, transportation, utilities, groceries, and healthcare) for the typical middle-class family. The average for all participating places equals 100. The COL Index does not measure inflation price changes over time.
Why is this important?
Keeping living costs close to the national average indicates the region’s affordability for families and helps economic development organizations bring quality jobs to the region as companies compare our costs with other urban areas around the country.
composite index
| Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) | Source | Measurement Period | Composite index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- NV Energy, Economic Development
Maintained By: Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
Filed under: Economy / Economic Climate