Quick answer
Overall prices in the Las Vegas, NV metro were 100.2 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so Las Vegas is 4.7% more expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 30% (115.5 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in Las Vegas buys about what $71,618 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Las Vegas | Indianapolis | Las Vegas vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.2 | 95.7 | +4.7% |
| Goods | 96.3 | 94.3 | +2.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 115.5 | 88.9 | +29.9% |
| Utilities | 90.6 | 86.4 | +5.0% |
| Other services | 98.7 | 99.1 | -0.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.6 | 96.7 | +5.0% |
| $50,000 in Las Vegas equals in Indianapolis | $47,745 | ||
| $100,000 in Las Vegas equals in Indianapolis | $95,491 | ||
| $150,000 in Las Vegas equals in Indianapolis | $143,236 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.