Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 1.6% less expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 10% (104.5 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $76,206 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) | Houston | Las Vegas | Houston vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 100.2 | -1.6% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 96.3 | +4.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 115.5 | -9.5% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 90.6 | +5.1% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 98.7 | -3.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 101.6 | -2.1% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Las Vegas | $50,804 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Las Vegas | $101,608 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Las Vegas | $152,412 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.