Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 100.2 in Las Vegas, NV in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 13.3% more expensive than Las Vegas; housing rents differ by 48% (170.4 vs 115.5). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $66,183 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) | Los Angeles | Las Vegas | Los Angeles vs Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 100.2 | +13.3% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 96.3 | +10.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 115.5 | +47.5% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 90.6 | +75.0% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 98.7 | +5.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 101.6 | +11.5% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Las Vegas | $44,122 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Las Vegas | $88,244 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Las Vegas | $132,366 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.