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Overall prices in the Austin, TX metro were 98.1 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Austin is 2.1% less expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 4% (120.4 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Austin buys about what $76,644 buys in Las Vegas, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Austin | Las Vegas | Austin vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.1 | 100.2 | -2.1% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.3 | -2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 120.4 | 115.5 | +4.2% |
| Utilities | 82.0 | 90.6 | -9.5% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 98.7 | -2.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 101.6 | -2.0% |
| $50,000 in Austin equals in Las Vegas | $51,096 | ||
| $100,000 in Austin equals in Las Vegas | $102,191 | ||
| $150,000 in Austin equals in Las Vegas | $153,287 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.