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Overall prices in the Las Vegas, NV metro were 100.2 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Las Vegas is 7.7% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 47% (115.5 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Las Vegas buys about what $69,656 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Las Vegas | Louisville/Jefferson County | Las Vegas vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.2 | 93.1 | +7.7% |
| Goods | 96.3 | 96.2 | +0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 115.5 | 78.6 | +47.1% |
| Utilities | 90.6 | 75.0 | +20.9% |
| Other services | 98.7 | 96.8 | +2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.6 | 93.2 | +9.0% |
| $50,000 in Las Vegas equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $46,437 | ||
| $100,000 in Las Vegas equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $92,874 | ||
| $150,000 in Las Vegas equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $139,311 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.