Quick answer
Overall prices in the Las Vegas, NV metro were 100.2 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Las Vegas is 9.4% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 61% (115.5 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Las Vegas buys about what $68,586 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Las Vegas | Birmingham | Las Vegas vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.2 | 91.6 | +9.4% |
| Goods | 96.3 | 96.4 | -0.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 115.5 | 71.9 | +60.8% |
| Utilities | 90.6 | 83.8 | +8.2% |
| Other services | 98.7 | 96.7 | +2.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.6 | 92.7 | +9.6% |
| $50,000 in Las Vegas equals in Birmingham | $45,724 | ||
| $100,000 in Las Vegas equals in Birmingham | $91,447 | ||
| $150,000 in Las Vegas equals in Birmingham | $137,171 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.