Quick answer
Overall prices in the Las Vegas, NV metro were 100.2 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Las Vegas is 5.0% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 31% (115.5 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Las Vegas buys about what $71,448 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Las Vegas | Columbus | Las Vegas vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.2 | 95.5 | +5.0% |
| Goods | 96.3 | 93.6 | +2.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 115.5 | 87.9 | +31.4% |
| Utilities | 90.6 | 95.5 | -5.1% |
| Other services | 98.7 | 98.9 | -0.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.6 | 96.6 | +5.2% |
| $50,000 in Las Vegas equals in Columbus | $47,632 | ||
| $100,000 in Las Vegas equals in Columbus | $95,264 | ||
| $150,000 in Las Vegas equals in Columbus | $142,896 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.