Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 5.6% more expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 27% (146.9 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $71,053 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) | Denver | Las Vegas | Denver vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 100.2 | +5.6% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 96.3 | +4.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 115.5 | +27.2% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 90.6 | -3.1% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 98.7 | +0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 101.6 | +4.1% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Las Vegas | $47,369 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Las Vegas | $94,737 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Las Vegas | $142,106 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.