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Overall prices in the Chicago, IL metro were 103.6 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Chicago is 3.4% more expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 3% (112.0 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Chicago buys about what $72,553 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) | Chicago | Las Vegas | Chicago vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.6 | 100.2 | +3.4% |
| Goods | 107.3 | 96.3 | +11.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 112.0 | 115.5 | -3.1% |
| Utilities | 83.6 | 90.6 | -7.8% |
| Other services | 100.5 | 98.7 | +1.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.4 | 101.6 | +3.8% |
| $50,000 in Chicago equals in Las Vegas | $48,369 | ||
| $100,000 in Chicago equals in Las Vegas | $96,737 | ||
| $150,000 in Chicago equals in Las Vegas | $145,106 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.