Quick answer
Overall prices in the Las Vegas, NV metro were 100.2 vs 92.2 in Memphis, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Las Vegas is 8.7% more expensive than Memphis; housing rents differ by 45% (115.5 vs 79.8). A $75,000 income in Las Vegas buys about what $68,986 buys in Memphis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Las Vegas | Memphis | Las Vegas vs Memphis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.2 | 92.2 | +8.7% |
| Goods | 96.3 | 96.2 | +0.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 115.5 | 79.8 | +44.8% |
| Utilities | 90.6 | 74.1 | +22.3% |
| Other services | 98.7 | 95.4 | +3.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.6 | 94.2 | +7.9% |
| $50,000 in Las Vegas equals in Memphis | $45,991 | ||
| $100,000 in Las Vegas equals in Memphis | $91,981 | ||
| $150,000 in Las Vegas equals in Memphis | $137,972 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.