Quick answer
Overall prices in the Boston, MA metro were 108.3 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Boston is 8.0% more expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 28% (148.4 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Boston buys about what $69,423 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) | Boston | Las Vegas | Boston vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.3 | 100.2 | +8.0% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 96.3 | +3.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.4 | 115.5 | +28.5% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 90.6 | +64.1% |
| Other services | 103.6 | 98.7 | +4.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 107.7 | 101.6 | +6.0% |
| $50,000 in Boston equals in Las Vegas | $46,282 | ||
| $100,000 in Boston equals in Las Vegas | $92,564 | ||
| $150,000 in Boston equals in Las Vegas | $138,846 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.