Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 4.3% more expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 2% (118.2 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $71,934 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) | Baltimore | Las Vegas | Baltimore vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 100.2 | +4.3% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 96.3 | +6.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 115.5 | +2.3% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 90.6 | +21.6% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 98.7 | +2.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 101.6 | +4.7% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Las Vegas | $47,956 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Las Vegas | $95,911 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Las Vegas | $143,867 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.