Quick answer
Overall prices in the Detroit, MI metro were 100.3 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Detroit is 0.1% more expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 18% (94.7 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Detroit buys about what $74,938 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) | Detroit | Las Vegas | Detroit vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.3 | 100.2 | +0.1% |
| Goods | 98.8 | 96.3 | +2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.7 | 115.5 | -18.0% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 90.6 | +18.0% |
| Other services | 102.6 | 98.7 | +3.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.6 | 101.6 | -1.0% |
| $50,000 in Detroit equals in Las Vegas | $49,959 | ||
| $100,000 in Detroit equals in Las Vegas | $99,917 | ||
| $150,000 in Detroit equals in Las Vegas | $149,876 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.